COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MOTION NO. 5
MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons
That this Area Committee request on behalf of the Parents and Caregivers Association, of Rathcoole Educate Together National School, for an immediate review of the current transport arrangements and extend the school bus service to include all students from Tallaght, Citywest and Saggart attending Rathcoole Educate Together National School at the current temporary school location in Newcastle.
REPORT:
School Transport is the responsibility of the Department of Education and Youth, while the service is operated by Bus Éireann on its behalf. Bus Éireann manages the routes, applications, and ticketing for the School Transport Scheme, which primarily covers:
- Primary and post-primary students who live a certain distance from their nearest suitable school (3.2 km for primary, 4.8 km for post-primary).
- Children with special educational needs (SEN), who receive free transport.