Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
326. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding or a subsidy is available within the school transport scheme for a family (details supplied) who do not have the financial means to pay school transport costs; and if he will advise on the assistance available in this regard. [1620/13]
View answerUnder the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kms from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
The annual charge for children who are eligible for school transport under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme is €100. This charge is subject to a family maximum of €220 per annum. Eligible children with valid medical cards (GMS Scheme) are exempt from these charges.
Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that an application for transport has not been received for the pupils referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied.
