Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 28 Oct 1992

Vol. 424 No. 5

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

89 Mr. Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if he will review the decision to alter the pick-up point for secondary school students to Caherciveen, County Kerry, for the Lettercastle/Killoe area, as the primary school bus travels over the same road, until confirmation is received from the County Council that road repairs have been carried out specifically to cater for school transport, and having regard to the danger for pedestrian traffic on the road concerned.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

Following a check of eligibility, by the local Transport Liaison Officer and Bus Éireann, pupils in the Killoe-Letter area of Caherciveen were found to live less than three miles from Caherciveen and are, therefore, ineligible for free transport, under the terms of the post-primary transport scheme.

A spur off the main route of service was subsequently withdrawn from this area, because additional State cost may not be incurred for the transport of ineligible pupils.

Accommodation is still available for these pupils on the main route of service to Caherciveen. The revised pick-up/set-down points are approximately 1 mile from the Killoe-Letter area. This is considered to be a reasonable standard of service and compares favourably to what is provided for pupils throughout the country.

Ivan Yates

Ceist:

90 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education if he will sanction, on compassionate grounds, the new school transport service for persons (details supplied) from County Wexford attending St. Joseph's Special School, Waterford.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

My Department are currently examining this matter and I will advise the Deputy of the outcome as soon as possible.