Vol. 483 No. 3
388 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will review the decision made in relation to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim who wishes that school transportation be provided from the family home. [20438/97]
The person referred to by the Deputy lives 0.7 miles from the pick-up point of the school transport service. As a rule primary school transport routes are planned so that no eligible child will have more than 1.5 miles to travel to a pick-up point. Pupils living off the main route of a service are generally expected to make their own way, or to be brought to convenient pick-up points along the main route. Home collections were never intended to be a feature of the school transport scheme. Accordingly, in the context of the general operation of the scheme, I regret that the present arrangement is the most that can be offered.
389 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Science the completion date for the review being carried out regarding transport for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo to Benada Abbey secondary school, County Sligo. [20439/97]
I wish to assure the Deputy that a report regarding school transport for the individual in question has been sought as a matter of urgency from the transport liaison officer. As soon as this report is received and considered by my Department, the position will be conveyed to the Deputy immediately.
