Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
76 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding payment for school transport in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32166/11]
View answerUnder the terms of the Primary School Transport scheme pupils are eligible for school transport if they reside 3.2 kilometres or more from and are attending their nearest national school having regard to ethos and language. Bus Éireann has advised that the pupil referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied is not attending his nearest school and is therefore not eligible for school transport under the terms of the scheme. Pupils who are not eligible for school transport may apply for concessionary transport provided there are spare seats available on an existing service. There is no provision within the scheme to waive charges for pupils who are not eligible for school transport.
