Louis O'Hara (Galway East, Sinn Fein)
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939. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a school bus ticket for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46417/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.

Under the current terms of the School Transport Schemes, children are eligible for transport at primary level 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.

Eligible children who complete the application process and pay or enter their medical card details on time will get a seat on a school bus service, if a service is available.

Bus Éireann has advised that the pupil referred to by the Deputy is not eligible for transport as he is attending his second nearest primary school.

Pupils who are not eligible for school transport, under the terms of the scheme, may apply to Bus Éireann for transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of conditions including the appropriate annual charge is paid; and that Medical Card waiver is not applicable. Such seats are referred to as concessionary seats.

Bus Éireann have advised that a ticket was issued to this family on 08/08/2025 for the 2025/26 school year.