School Transport Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (270)

John McGuinness

Question:

270. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school transport place will be provided for a person (details supplied) and if they are entitled to free school transport as their father is a medical card holder. [22362/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

In general, children with special educational needs are eligible for school transport if they are attending the nearest recognised mainstream or special school that is or can be resourced, to meet their special educational needs under Department of Education and Skills' criteria.

Eligibility is determined following consultation with the National Council for Special Education through its network of Special Education Needs Organisers (SENO).

Only children who are eligible for school transport under the scheme are exempt from paying the annual charge.

My Department has requested additional information from the SENO and will liaise directly with the family when this information is received and considered.