Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
131 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances under which a family in County Donegal can have its school transport charges reviewed on grounds of health and income if the family does not meet the qualifying distance laid down by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28288/11]
View answerPupils who are eligible for school transport under the terms of my Department's Primary and Post Primary School Transport Schemes are subject to an annual charge towards the cost of providing these services. Eligible pupils who hold valid Medical Cards (GMS Scheme) are exempt from these charges. There is no provision within the above schemes to waive charges for pupils who are not eligible for school transport.
