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School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Questions (66)

Dan Boyle

Question:

169 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Education and Science if she envisages carrying out a review of school bus transport catchment areas and boundaries during the lifetime of the Government. [26054/04]

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At the outset, I wish to advise the Deputy that for the purposes of post-primary education provision, the country is divided into catchment areas, each of which has its own post-primary education centre. These areas were drawn up in the late 1960s in the context of the free education scheme. The catchment boundaries were determined following consultation with local educational interests.

The revision of catchment areas is addressed by my Department as the need arises. It is the practice in my Department to consult with local educational interests, where any such adjustments are contemplated. There are no plans at present to carry out a review of catchment area boundaries.

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