Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
278. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will investigate and ensure that a bus ticket is issued to person (details supplied) in County Leitrim to attend a school in September 2014 which is the student’s preferred option. [30795/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language. The child referred to by the Deputy is not attending her nearest school and is therefore not eligible for school transport.
While it is the prerogative of parents to send their children to the school of their choice, eligibility for school transport is to the nearest school.
Children who are not eligible for school transport may apply for transport on a concessionary basis subject to the terms and conditions of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme. The terms of the School Transport Schemes are applied equitably on a national basis.
