James Lawless
Question:118. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if she will provide assistance in a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18641/22]
View answerWednesday, 6 April 2022
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My Department, in consultation with Bus Éireann, is putting in place a new process to facilitate the provision of School Transport Scheme Services for children arriving to Ireland from Ukraine. Children will be accommodated on existing services where there is capacity. Children will not be charged for their ticket and normal eligibility criteria will be waived. If there is no service or capacity, a grant can be offered to the family as appropriate.
Bus Éireann has advised that they are currently processing applications for the children referred to by the Deputy and will liaise with the host family directly when complete.