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More than a quarter of a million Irish children are eligible for free public transport with the launch of a new Child Leap Card, covering ages five to eight. The card covers all Transport For Ireland services and can be used up to a child’s ninth birthday. Children aged under five already travel free. Families apply online by uploading valid ID and their child’s birth certificate or passport. After a card expires at the end of the month of a child’s ninth birthday, they can apply for a Child (5–15) TFI Leap Card for a discounted child fare. NTA interim chief executive Hugh Creegan said it was “another important milestone in our work to make public transport a real and attractive option for families”. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said the government was makng public transport more affordable and accessible for families.