asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of the very serious concern of parents and guardians of children in the Newport area, County Mayo, because as a result of his recent statement children must travel long distances to schools in Westport and other towns; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo School Facilities.
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Free transport to post-primary schools has been provided for all the pupils in the Newport area. I am satisfied that this will not involve any pupil spending an inordinate amount of time on a bus journey. It will, in fact, obviate the hardships which many pupils experienced before the introduction of the scheme of free transport.