Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015
333. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will process an application for free secondary school transport to Castleisland Community School for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36963/15]
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 kms from and are attending their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
Bus Éireann has established that the older sibling of the child referred to by the Deputy was in fact incorrectly assessed as eligible for school transport. Children who are incorrectly categorized as eligible for school transport, are allowed retain their eligibility for the remainder of the school year in which the error is discovered. Thereafter, the terms of the scheme will be applied.
Bus Éireann has advised that the child referred to by the Deputy is ineligible for school transport and may only avail of school transport on a concessionary basis subject to the terms of such transport including the payment of the charge.
The terms of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme are applied equitably on a national basis.
