Pat Breen
Ceist:463. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38977/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 September 2012
Ceisteanna (463)
Freagraí scríofa
Changes to the School Transport Scheme for Post Primary children were announced in the 2011 Budget and derived from recommendations in the Value for Money Review of the scheme. This means that from the 2012/13 school year, school transport eligibility for pupils will be determined by reference to the distance they reside from their nearest post-primary education centre having regard to ethos and language. Bus Éireann who operate the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department has advised that the pupil referred to in the details supplied is not attending her nearest post-primary education centre. Children who are not eligible for school transport may apply for school transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of terms and conditions which are detailed in the scheme. The changes to the Post Primary School Transport Scheme will be applied equitably on a national basis.