Children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 kilometres from and are attending their nearest Post Primary school, as determined by the Department of Education and Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.
Distance eligibility will be determined by Bus Éireann by measuring the shortest traversable route from the child’s home to the relevant school.
A minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, are required before consideration may be given to the establishment or retention of school transport services, provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits.
For school bus operating purposes a “distinct locality” is a cluster of eligible children who reside in the same general area, in the same general direction from the school attended, as determined by Bus Éireann taking cognisance of the local road network. A service to convey a group of children whose homes are at scattered points in a school district would not be considered.
A seat on a service will not be guaranteed in the event that parents/guardians of children submit late applications or make late payments after the deadline published on Bus Éireann invoices, regardless of eligibility status under this Scheme.
The closing date for applications is the last Friday in April. To register for Bus Eireann school transport service, please visit their website https://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=522.