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John Paul O'Shea Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
320. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend a post primary school transport route to collect a student (details supplied) who is attending a special class from her house. [67739/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
321. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will confirm whether spare capacity exists on the school transport route for the 2026/2027 school year; and if the application could be reconsidered given that the student travelled on this service last year when capacity became available. [67899/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
324. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question 64517/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the particular circumstances outlined whereby the schools classified as nearer are not suitable options for the student concerned; and if she will consider whether a capacity review of the route in question could provide a practi…
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 64830/26, if she will review the case of a person; if she will clarify the reason the children concerned have been classified as non-eligible given that their home address is closer to the school they attend than to the school being treated as their nearest post-primary school; and if their eligibility status could be reviewed accordingl…
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Education
58. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is unable to secure a place on school transport. [67366/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Education
68. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine a situation that is affecting school students in the Killorglin area (details supplied). [67668/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Education
69. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the closure of a school transport route will be urgently reviewed (details supplied). [67364/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
236. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school bus ticket application; and if the tickets could be issued given the circumstances. [66293/26]
Michael Murphy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
260. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the requirement under the school transport scheme that pupils must attend their nearest school, having regard to ethos and language, to qualify for transport; whether she accepts that this can significantly restrict parental choice of school, particularly where concessionary places are unavailable due to capacity constraints…
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
277. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a parent can access the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; and to make a statement on the matter. [66713/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
300. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure a school transport place is provided for a pupil (details supplied). [66994/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
303. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the school transport case of a person (details supplied); if she is aware that three children have been unable to secure school bus transport despite reported available capacity on relevant routes; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the allocation of seats and route eligibility; and if she will provide an update on the ap…
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
305. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will ensure a school bus ticket is awarded to a person (details supplied). [67011/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
306. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will ensure a school bus ticket is awarded to a pupil (details supplied). [67009/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
307. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school bus ticket can be awarded to a pupil (details supplied). [67006/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will ensure a school transport ticket is awarded for a pupil (details supplied). [67003/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
309. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school bus ticket can be awarded to a pupil (details supplied). [67001/26]
Robert Troy Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
310. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will ensure a school bus ticket is awarded to a pupil (details supplied). [66997/26]
Louis O'Hara Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Education
313. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a school transport route could be changed to address a safety issue (details supplied). [67084/26]
John Brady Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Education
206. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the provision of specialised school transport for a person (details supplied); if a new service will be implemented; and if so, the timeframe for this new service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66127/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Education
211. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school transport ticket application; and if she will address the broader issue of concessionary ticket refusals affecting families in the Tierlahood and Greighagibney area whose children attend feeder schools in Cavan town. [66236/26]
Shay Brennan Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Education
212. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when school transport will be secured for a child (details supplied). [66154/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Education
217. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the school bus ticket issue; and if she will address the situation whereby the family has been issued tickets for a route that is 7.6km from their home while a stop on the correct route is 1.6km away. [66240/26]
John Lahart Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Education
476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Education
499. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to address the lack of concessionary school bus places for children on the Bailieborough Road. [64488/26]