School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 March 2009

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Questions (252)

Ned O'Keeffe

Question:

252 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange for free school transport to be made available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [10646/09]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Deputy Seán Haughey)

The family referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office regarding the level of charges due for the 2009/10 school year. The annual charge for an eligible post-primary pupil is €300 for the 2009/10 school year. Charges will continue to be waived in the case of eligible post-primary children where the family is in possession of a valid medical card.

In order to minimise the overall impact of these charges on families — Parents will be offered the option to spread the amount due over two payments payable in July and December — A maximum family payment of €650 will apply.