Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
298 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is her intention to meet a delegation of parents from the Ardfinnan/Goatenbridge area of County Tipperary to discuss their concerns in respect of their local school bus catchment boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35738/07]
View answerI am pleased to inform the Deputy that I recently met with a representative from the parents committee and local public representatives to discuss the transport issues referred to.
The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport scheme, including catchment boundaries. My Department is currently considering how best to progress this task.
299 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has commenced her policy review of existing school bus catchment boundaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35739/07]
View answerThe Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport scheme, including catchment boundaries. My Department is currently considering how best to progress this task.
