Closing date for new applications for school transport

Families intending on applying for school transport services for the first time for the next school year are reminded to register before the closing date of 28th April.

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

The portal will close for all new applicants on April 28th. 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.

Minister Thomas Byrne was keen to remind people to apply on time: “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 28th April to ensure they receive their ticket, where eligible.

“Families can apply online through the Bus Éireann family portal at buseireann.ie.”