Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2014
133. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review an application under the school transport scheme based on ethos in respect of a family (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45515/14]
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 the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
In relation to school transport provision, ethos relates to religious ethos and is in the context of provision for minority religions.
Children who are not eligible for school transport, because they are not attending their nearest school, may apply for transport on a concessionary basis only, subject to a number of terms and conditions which are detailed in the scheme. In this particular case, Bus Éireann has advised that they will contact the family directly regarding transport on a concessionary basis.
