Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
490. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 81 of 27 May 2026, the breakdown of the 40 new on time mainstream applications received, by school planning area or town (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45573/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth. Bus Éireann has advised that there are currently 40 new on time mainstream applications received to the school referred to by the Deputy, for the 2026/27 school year. All pupils have been deemed to be mainstream concessionary as they are not eligible under current scheme criteria. They have not received any mainstream eligible applications to date to this school. There is no mainstream school transport service operating to this school at present. Please see the information below, as requested, broken down by townland of the pupils’ addresses.
Blanchardstown - 1 pupil
Clonee - 5 pupils
Dublin City - 1 pupil
Hollystown - 11 pupils
Mulhuddart - 4 pupils
Tyrellstown - 18 pupils
