So what should I have done when having arrived at the station (about 15 minutes before departure) and being unable to collect my already purchased ticket and unable to buy another ?
You cannot oblige people to have a ticket before boarding a train if it is not reasonably possible to do so.
Consistency is vital in these matters unless Irish Rail want to shell out shed loads of money compensating people.
While the Senator is probably more at fault than Irish Rail in the incident which triggered this discussion, the inconsistent approach on Irish Rail's part will probably ensure the Senator pays no fine !
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