Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2023
236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education when an appeal in respect of school transport will be adjudicated upon in the case of a person (details supplied) who lodged an appeal in September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6002/23]
View answerThe School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the current school year over 147,900 children, including over 18,000 children with special educational needs, are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country.
In addition, school transport scheme services are being provided in the current school year for over 3,800 children who have arrived to Ireland from Ukraine.
The total cost of the scheme in 2022 was €332.2m.
In reference to your correspondence regarding the above referenced appeal I wish to advise that 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.
An appeal was lodged with the School Transport Appeals Board on 13th September 2022.
This Board is independent in the performance of it’s functions and a report has been provided by the School Transport Section of the Department of Education in accordance with the terms of the Board’s Operating Procedures. The Board will liaise directly with the appellant regarding the appeal date and their subsequent deliberations.
