School Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2015

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Questions (153)

Denis Naughten

Question:

153. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the failure by her Department to respond to a request for an extension to a school transport service; when this was received by her Department; if she will approve the extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15983/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Bus Éireann which operates the School Transport Scheme is responsible for the planning and timetabling of school transport routes and for the designation of pick-up and set-down points.

In this regard, Bus Éireann has confirmed that they received a request regarding an extension to the existing service and they will contact the family in question shortly.