Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
170. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the procedures that are in place to facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Meath regarding the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41729/12]
View answerUnder the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kms from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Children who are not eligible for school transport may apply for transport on a concessionary basis only in accordance with the terms of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme. Bus Éireann has reported that transport on a concessionary basis can be availed of by the pupil referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied on payment of the school transport charge.
