Post Primary School Transport

SCHOOL TRANSPORT SCHEME

The school transport scheme is operated by Bus Eireann on behalf
of the Department of Education and Science (School Transport Section).

Bus Eireann is responsible for planning routes, employing bus drivers,
collecting fares and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and
insurance.

County Clare V.E.C. is responsible for administering the school transport scheme in County Clare for all eighteen second-level schools. The Chief Executive Officer assists Bus Eireann by acting as Transport Liaison
Officer for the county.

How To Apply For School Transport

School transport forms are sent to the V.E.C. Offices at the end of February
of each year, the forms are then sent by V.E.C. staff to the eighteen schools
in the county.

There are three types of forms available:

T-Form Transfer Form, pupil changing residence or school.

N-Form New pupil enrolling for the first time in a post-primary school

E-Form Pupil already in the school but applying for transport for the first time.

Forms can be acquired at the post-primary schools from March onwards.
The form must be completed fully and signed by the school principal.

The forms are then forwarded to the V.E.C. Office (School Transport Section)
for routing and processing. Processed forms are forwarded to Bus Eireann by Clare V.E.C. staff; it is the duty of Bus Eireann to issue invoices and tickets.

Charges maybe waived for students whose parents are medical cardholders.

Conditions

Full Home: This applies to students residing over three miles from their
nearest school. These students are eligible for school transport.

Catchment Boundary: Students attending schools outside their catchment areaMay avail of transport provided seats are available on the bus after all eligible students have been accommodated. Transport is provided on a term basis only and will be withdrawn if seats are not available on the bus.

Special Free: Free transport is available to foster children and children of members of the traveller community.

P.L.C. Students: Students attending P.L.C. Courses in the county may avail
of school transport and can apply through the normal channels after all eligible students are catered for.

Contacts:

Mr George O'Callaghan (Chief Executive Officer/Transport Liaison Officer )
Telephone: 065-6828107

Ms Michelle Haran (School Transport Office)
Telephone: 065-6865472