School Transport Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Questions (492)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

492. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Donegal is classified as an all-Irish school when assessing the eligibility of applicants for the post-primary school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39286/15]

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 kilometres from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.

The school referred to by the Deputy is not currently classified as an All-Irish school for the purposes of assessing school transport eligibility.

The status of the school is being clarified with Donegal Education and Training Board.