Ned O'Keeffe
Question:601 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate a school transport issue (details supplied) in County Cork with a view to having a designated bus provided. [32357/08]
View answerTuesday, 30 September 2008
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One of the main objectives of my Department's School Transport Scheme is to provide a basic level of service for children who live long distances from school, and who might otherwise experience difficulty in attending regularly. As a general rule, special transport services are not established in areas where public scheduled bus services already exist. Eligible pupils in such cases are facilitated with travel permits for public scheduled services. However, in view of the particular concerns outlined by the Deputy my Department has requested Bus Éireann, which administers the School Transport Scheme on behalf of my Department, for an up-to-date report in relation to this case. Following receipt of this report, the Deputy will be updated in this regard.