School Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1193)

Lucinda Creighton

Question:

1193. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided to an individual (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, who currently cannot attain a place on a school bus from their locality to their school; her views that in light of this case, sufficient school transport arrangements are in place across the country for secondary school students, particularly outside Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32066/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 km from, and are attending, their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. Children who are not eligible for school transport, under the terms of the scheme, may apply to Bus Éireann for transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of terms and conditions that are detailed in the scheme.

Bus Éireann has advised that they have not received an application for school transport from the family in question.