School Transport Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

Ceisteanna (390)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

390. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide free school transport for a child (details supplied) In County Longford. [35502/15]

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.

The child referred to by the Deputy is not eligible for school transport as she is not attending her nearest national school.

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.

However, Bus Éireann has advised that the child cannot be accommodated on the existing service as this service is operating to capacity.