Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1211. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding eligibility for concessionary school transport to primary schools for children who live outside the catchment area of the school which they propose to attend; if she will clarify that a pupil can be facilitated with concessionary transport for September, 2015 to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30738/15]
View answerUnder the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 km from, and are attending, their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
In general children who are not eligible for school transport may apply 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 a ticket for a seat on a concessionary basis has issued for the child in question.
