Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015
507. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if free school transport will be provided in respect of a student (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27383/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest Post Primary Centre as determined by the Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
Children who are not eligible for school transport, may apply for transport on a concessionary basis only which is subject to a number of conditions including the availability of spare seats on an existing service and payment of the annual charge.
The terms of the School Transport Schemes are applied equitably on a national basis.
