School Transport Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Ceisteanna (325)

Kevin O'Keeffe

Ceist:

325. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give consideration to an appeal submitted by a person (details supplied) in view of the medical circumstances. [35916/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department.

Currently almost 116,000 children, including some 12,000 children with special educational needs, are being transported in over 4,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually.

I understand that the appeal in question was received on 19 July 2017.

The School Transport Appeals Board, which is independent of my Department, will liaise directly with the family regarding the date that this appeal will be considered.