Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2015
248. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on correspondence received by families regarding their school transport (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26546/15]
View answerUnder the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Schemes a minimum of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, are required before consideration may be given to the establishment or retention of school transport services, provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits.
Families of eligible children, for whom there is no school transport service available, are eligible for the remote area grant towards the cost of making private transport arrangements.
The terms of the School Transport Scheme are applied equitably on a national basis and I am satisfied with the current criteria for the establishment or retention of school transport services.
