School Transport Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Ceisteanna (234)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding transport needs in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [38930/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Since the introduction of the incidental transport facility for Youthreach learners in 1997, significant changes have occurred with regard to both the cost and scope of the School Transport Scheme itself, and in general with regard to child protection requirements / guidelines.

Given the age of the individual at the date of the commencement of his Youthreach course, the individual does not meet the criteria for availing of transport on a concessionary basis.

The terms of the scheme are being applied equitably on a national basis.