Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 November 2012
68. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school bus ticket in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48812/12]
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 my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that the child in question is not attending his nearest education centre and is therefore not eligible for school transport. Children who are not eligible for school transport under the terms of the scheme may apply to Bus Éireann for transport on a concessionary basis provided there are spare seats available on the service, and the appropriate annual charge is paid. The family should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office if they wish to avail of school transport on a concessionary basis.
