Denis Naughten
Question:1132 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in replying to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1486/05]
View answerWednesday, 26 January 2005
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On the basis of the information received from Bus Éireann, my Department is not in a position to approve a service in this case as the minimum number of eligible children required from a distinct locality has not been met. A school transport service may be established where there are seven or more eligible pupils from a distinct locality offering for transport to school. In order to be eligible pupils must live 3.2 km. or more from their nearest school and be attending that school. Bus Éireann has confirmed that the distance to the school is measured taking the shortest vehicular route. The families of eligible children have been offered grant aid towards the cost of private transport arrangements.