School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Questions (328)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

325 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the meaning of the word ethos within the context it is applied in relation to the post primary education transport rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18374/12]

Written answers

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

Under the terms of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 4.8 km from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by the Department or Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.

In relation to school transport provision, ethos relates to religious ethos and is in the context of provision for minority religions.