Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
634. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements she has made for the provision of school transport for primary school students from Sherkin Island to attend school on the mainland; the consideration she has given to the submission made by the local community regarding this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5394/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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. Bus Éireann has advised that some children who reside on Sherkin Island are currently availing of a school transport service. Other children who wish to avail of school transport should, in the first instance, submit an application form for school transport for the 2016/17 school year before Friday 29 April; these applications can be accessed online at buseireann.ie.
