asked the Minister for Education when primary school transport came into operation; and if it was in operation in any other form prior to being handed over to CIE.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Transport Service.
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The scheme of free transport to primary schools on the present basis was introduced as from 1st April, 1967. Prior to that date where a school manager arranged with a local contractor for the conveyance of children to school a grant towards part of the cost could, subject to certain conditions, be made to the manager by the Department of Education.