Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
227. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the regulation surrounding school transport and make exceptions for families that have no other means of transportation (details supplied). [40452/13]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that children are eligible for post primary school 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, has advised that children who are eligible for school transport and who reside in the area in question may avail of a service within the guidelines of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme. Children who are not eligible for school transport may apply for transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of terms and conditions which are detailed in the scheme. While it is the prerogative of parents to send their children to the school of their choice, eligibility for school transport at post primary level is to the nearest education centre/school.
