School Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Questions (571)

John McGuinness

Question:

571. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will request a review of the school bus service in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to establish the reason there is no service provided on Fridays to bring students home to Inistioge, County Kilkenny, and other areas; if she will confirm that a full service will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48168/14]

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, is responsible for the planning and timetabling of school transport routes.

School transport is provided on the basis of a co-ordinated school calendar, agreed amongst schools that rely on the same network of bus services. My Department is reviewing the services in question with Bus Éireann and will be in contact with the Deputy directly on the matter.