Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney reminds families intending on applying for school transport services for the first time for the next school year to register before the closing date of April 28.
The Bus Éireann family portal is currently open for new applications for school transport services for the 2023 / 2024 school year.
New applications are considered as:
- Pupils who will be attending junior infants in primary school or first year in post-primary school for the first time in 2023
- Pupils that may move home address or who will be attending a new school in the 2023 / 2024 school year
However, that portal will close for all new applicants on April 28. After that point a ticket cannot be guaranteed.
Senator Blaney said the Minister for Education Norma Foley, has secured vital funding to ensure school transport costs are dramatically reduced for the coming school year.
“For a primary school student, that fee is capped at just €50 per ticket and at €75 for a post-primary school student.
“The maximum amount any family will pay on school transport for the school year is €125 a potential saving of up to €500.
“I would encourage all families who intend to make new applications in respect of their children to register before 28 April to ensure they receive their ticket, where eligible.
“Families can now apply online through the Bus Éireann family portal at buseireann.ie,” he said.
Families are being reminded that the closing date for applications is Friday 28 April 2023.
Any new applications made following this date will be considered late applications and families will not be guaranteed a seat. A late application may mean that a ticket is not available.
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