Seán Sherlock
Ceist:278. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education the status of a school transport appeal (details supplied). [44517/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 14 September 2022
Ceisteanna (278)
Freagraí scríofa
The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. In the last school year over 121,400 children, including over 15,500 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €289m in 2021.
In July 2022, Government announced funding for the waiving of school transport scheme fees for the coming school year as part of a wider package of cost of living measures.
Ticket registration for the 2022/23 school year closed on 29 July by which time almost 130,000 applications/registrations were received for mainstream school transport. This figure includes 44,299 new applications as well as roll-overs from the previous school year.
Decisions made by, or on behalf of, the Department of Education regarding the provision of school transport services and/or grant-aid under the terms of the School Transport Schemes may be appealed to the School Transport Appeals Board. This Board is independent in the performance of it’s functions.
A request to change the status of an Appeal from “withdrawn” to “open” should be addressed to the Board by email at schooltransportappealsboard@education.gov.ie
The Board will liaise directly with the Appellant on any correspondence received.