School Transport Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2014

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Ceisteanna (115)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

115. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to free school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44556/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.

The child in question is not attending her nearest school which is less than 3.2 kilometres from her home and is therefore not eligible for school transport.

In general children who are not eligible for school transport may apply for transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of terms and conditions that are detailed in the scheme. However, in this case Bus Éireann has advised that there are no school transport services operating into the school this child is attending.