• Be enrolled in an approved course at a recognised second level school
• Be not less than 12 years of age on 1st February of the relevant school year
• Have completed sixth standard or equivalent in a primary school
• Reside three miles or more from the post-primary centre

The amount due may be paid in full on or before the 30th July 2010, in which case an Annual Ticket for the full school year will be issued. Alternatively, 50% of the annual amount due may be paid by the deadline date of 30th July 2010, in which case a ticket valid for travel up to 22nd December, 2010 will be issued. In this instance the balance due must be paid by 3rd December 2010. Upon receipt of this payment a second ticket, valid for travel up the end of the school year in June 2010, will be issued.

The charges do not apply to families where the parent(s) / guardian(s) hold a medical card, with the exception of Concessionary Pupils. (Concessionary Pupils are those who reside less than three miles from the post primary centre and who may avail of a transport service if there is space available on the bus)

It is also the role of the Transport Liaison Officer to synchronise and co-ordinate the school transport services at holiday times and mid-term breaks. The ‘standardisation of the school year’ by the Department of Education & Science has been of great assistance in this regard.