Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2001

Vol. 542 No. 5

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Jim Higgins

Question:

443 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that children from the Attymass area, Ballina, County Mayo, who are attending the post primary school in Ballina are provided with the same level of school transport service in the evening as that provided for pupils from other areas attending the same schools (details supplied). [24951/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

My Department has requested a report on this case from the transport liaison officer, County Mayo Vocational Education Committee. The Deputy will be advised of the position as soon as the report has been received and assessed.