asked the Minister for Education the revenue raised by school bus charges in 1983 and 1984; the expected revenue in 1985; and if she will detail the original level of charges and any that have taken place or are anticipated to take place before the end of 1985.
Written Answers. - School Bus Revenue.
571.
Receipts from the school transport charges amounted to £2,253,000 in 1983 and £2,400,000 in 1984. It is expected that the charges will yield about £3,000,000 in 1985.
The levels of charges per school term in 1983, 1984 and 1985 are set out below.
|
Category |
1983 and 1984 |
1985 |
|
Eligible post-primary Junior cycle pupils |
£14 |
£17 |
|
Eligible post-primary Senior cycle pupils |
£24 |
£28 |
|
Concessionary fares for ineligible post-primary pupils |
£24 |
£28 |
|
Concessionary fares for ineligible primary pupils |
£10 |
£12 |
|
Maximum contribution per family per term |
£50 |
£57 |
The charges for eligible post-primary pupils are waived where their parents/ legal guardians are medical card holders. No further increase in the level of charges is proposed for 1985.