Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2016
125. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for bus tickets for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28014/16]
View answerUnder 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 my Department/Bus Éireann.
The children in question are not eligible for school transport as their home address is less than 3.2 kilometres from the school in question. Children who are not eligible for school transport may avail of school transport on a concessionary basis only, subject to a number of conditions which are detailed in the scheme.
Bus Éireann has advised that there are spare seats on an existing service and in this regard the family should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office (01 830 2222) if they wish to avail of school transport on a concessionary basis.
