asked the Minister for Education the increases in school transport charges since fares were introduced in January 1983; the dates of such increases; and the percentage of increases.
Written Answers. - School Transport Charges.
212.
The level of charges since January 1983 has been as follows:
|
Rate at Jan. '83 |
Rate at Jan. '85 |
Rate at Jan. '86 |
Rate at Sept. '86 |
Rate at Sept. '87 |
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|
% |
% |
% |
% |
||||||
|
£ |
£ |
inc. |
£ |
inc. |
£ |
inc. |
£ |
inc. |
|
|
Junior Cycle Post-Primary |
14 |
17 |
(21) |
18 |
(6) |
19 |
(5) |
20 |
(5) |
|
Senior Cycle Post-Primary |
24 |
28 |
(16) |
29 |
(3) |
32 |
(10) |
34 |
(6) |
|
Concessionary Post-Primary |
24 |
28 |
(16) |
29 |
(3) |
32 |
(10) |
34 |
(6) |
|
Concessionary Primary |
10 |
12 |
(20) |
13 |
(8) |
14 |
(8) |
14 |
(–) |
|
Maximum Family Contribution |
50 |
57 |
(14) |
60 |
(5) |
65 |
(8) |
70 |
(8) |
213.
asked the Minister for Education the revenue from bus fares on the school transport system in 1987; and the amount it is estimated which will be received in 1988.
The total amount which will be realised by way of school transport charges and concessionary fares in 1987 is estimated to be £3,520,000.
It is expected, on the basis of the current level of charges, that some £3,650,000 will be paid by way of charges and fares.