School Transport Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Questions (545)

Willie Penrose

Question:

545. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm that applications for concessionary fares on a school transport route (details supplied) in County Westmeath have been made by parents of pupils, where previous transport was discontinued during the summer and where this alternative route and school transport thereon can accommodate the number of pupils involved, get them to their place of education and minimise traffic hazards in doing so at the said school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45339/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that there are a number of concessionary, fare paying, places still available on a service which operates to the school in question.

The families referred to by the Deputy should contact Bus Éireann in Athlone, phone [phone], if they wish to avail of school transport on a concessionary basis.

Questions Nos. 546 to 550, inclusive, answered with Question No. 508.