School Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2014

Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Questions (156)

Gerry Adams

Question:

156. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the case of a child (details supplied) in County Louth; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that this child's parents had paid for and were approved for a concessionary bus ticket on 15 July 2014 and that Bus Éireann issued a full ticket on 11 September 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38407/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Bus Éireann which operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department has advised that the child in question is now availing of a service on a concessionary basis.

Bus Éireann has confirmed that while a temporary service was in place initially, the service now being availed of by the child in question is operating to the same pick up point and time as last year.