Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Feb 1995

Vol. 449 No. 4

Written Answers - Extension of Bus Services.

Michael Creed

Question:

112 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will have arrangements made to improve the transport service available to children (details supplied) in County Cork who are attending a special school in Cork City. [3620/95]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department's agents, Bus Éireann, have received a request for a home pick-up/set-down service for the pupils in question.

The possibility of introducing such an arrangement has been investigated. However, I am advised by Bus Éireann that an extension of the service to facilitate the children in question would give rise to an unacceptable deterioration in the standard of service available to other children using the service.

Grant assistance can be provided towards the cost of private transport to the pick-up point. My Department will be communicating with the parents of the children in question in relation to this matter.