School Transport Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Questions (189)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

189. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school transport buses for children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme a minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, are required before consideration may be given to the retention of a school transport service, provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits.

However, families should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office at 066 7164750 if they require additional information on school transport services for the 2016/17 school year.

In general, families of eligible children will be paid the Remote Area Grant towards the cost of making private transport arrangements.

The terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme are applied equitably on a national basis.