School Transport Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2013

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Questions (228)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills notwithstanding replies to previous parliamentary questions on the issue, if he will review the recent refusal of appeal for school transport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54144/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The Deputy will be aware that the child in question is not eligible for school transport under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme. The terms of this scheme are applied equitably on a national basis.Children who are not eligible for school transport may avail of transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of conditions including the payment of the annual contribution of €350. This payment may be made in two instalments in July and December.The family in question should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office if they wish to avail of transport on a concessionary basis.