Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case of children (details supplied); if she will provide an update from the school transport appeal board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61344/25]

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.

Bus Éireann have advised that the pupils in question are not eligible for school transport as they are attending their 5th closest post primary centre. While the pupils applied and paid on time for the current school year, they were not successful in obtaining concessionary tickets and the service is operating to capacity.

This case is the subject of an appeal to the School Transport Appeals Board. This Board is independent of my Department and their next meeting is scheduled for 20th November 2025. The Board will inform the family directly of their determination on the matter.