John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review an application of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who has to pay for concessionary school transport even though their parents have a medical card. [43245/12]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware of the changes to the Post Primary School Transport Scheme that were introduced from the commencement of the current school year.

The pupil referred to, in the details provided, is not attending his nearest school and is therefore not eligible for school transport under the terms of the Post Primary School Transport Scheme. The medical card waiver only applies to pupils who are eligible for school transport in the first instance.