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The school transport schemes support transport to and from school for;
Bus Éireann operates the school transport schemes on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills.
To use school transport scheme services, pupils must be in possession of a valid ticket for travel.
Bus Éireann’s on-line application system for school transport is now open for the 2020/21 school year. The closing date for school transport applications is Friday, 24 April, 2020.
Apply on-line now at www.buseireann.ie\schooltransport
The primary school transport scheme supports the transport to and from school of children who live more than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest primary school.
For information on the scheme, including eligibility criteria see:
This document provides detailed information on the Primary School Transport Scheme.
DownloadApply online to Bus Éireann at www.buseireann.ie or by contacting your Local Bus Éireann office
Applications should be made by the last Friday in April each year.
The Post-primary school transport scheme supports the transport to and from school of children who live more than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest post-primary education centre/school, subject to the following limited exceptions relating to ethos and language:
For information on the scheme, including eligibility criteria see:
This document provides detailed information on the Post Primary School Transport Scheme.
DownloadApply online to Bus Éireann at www.buseireann.ie or by contacting your Local Bus Éireann office
Applications should be made by the last Friday in April each year.
The school transport scheme supports the transport to and from school of children with special educational needs arising from a diagnosed disability.
For information on the scheme, including eligibility criteria see:
Information on the scheme including eligibility criteria
DownloadClick here to download Application for School Transport for Children with Special Educational Needs
Application forms should be completed and signed by the parent, school principal and the Special Education Needs Organiser [SENO].
Parents or pupils who have reached 18 years may appeal a decision made by the Department under the terms of the school transport schemes and/or grant aid under the terms of the school transport schemes. See the School Transport Appeals website
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