School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2011

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Questions (199)

John O'Mahony

Question:

197 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on a school bus run (details supplied) in County Mayo. [23434/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Ciarán Cannon)

Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that they are awaiting payment from a number of eligible pupils who applied for transport. A service will be established and tickets will be issued when payment is received from a minimum number of 10 eligible pupils.