School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2016

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Questions (74)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

74. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is classified as an all-Irish school for the purpose of assessing the eligibility of applicants for the primary school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8543/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the 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.

I can confirm to the Deputy that the current classification status of the school in question is being reviewed and my Department expects to be in contact with the school in the matter shortly.