1194. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason school transport assistance was cancelled in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Galway; the eligibility criteria associated with the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30418/15]

Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme children are eligible for school transport where they reside not less than 4.8 km from, and are attending, their nearest education centre as determined by my Department/Bus Éireann, having regard to ethos and language.

Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that the children referred to by the Deputy may avail of a school transport service for the current school year.