Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
243. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 18 September 2013, if he will review his reply and advise this Deputy on the school transport arrangements in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly where there is no bus route to the school in their nearest catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40726/13]
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 an existing service can be extended to facilitate eligible children residing in the area in question should they wish to attend their nearest school.
