School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Questions (116)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

114 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the conditions applying to the remote area grant for students attending primary and secondary schools; the rates of grant payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25545/11]

Written answers

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

Families of children who are eligible for school transport, but for whom no service is available, may apply for the Remote Area Grant towards the cost of making private transport arrangements.

The rates of grant range from a family minimum of €1.30 per day to a maximum of €5.10 per day. Grants are paid annually on receipt of a completed Statement of Attendance Form. An application for school transport must precede an application for the Remote Area Grant.