Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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458. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket can be issued to a pupil (details supplied). [47781/25]

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, and at post-primary level where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest post-primary school/education centre 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 while the pupil is eligible for transport no payment was received for them and the service is now operating to capacity for the 2025/26 school year.