Michael Ring
Ceist:560 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport can be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, from her home on medical grounds, based on medical evidence submitted. [15957/02]
Written Answers. - School Transport.
The pupil concerned resides 0.9 miles from the route of service to her school. Under existing guidelines, post-primary pupils who reside no more than two miles from the route of service to their appropriate school are considered to have an adequate level of service.
The medical evidence submitted in respect of the pupil was forwarded to my Department's medical adviser who determined that her condition would not prevent her from making her own way to a pick-up point or school. As the pupil is considered to have an adequate level of service, an extension of service is not warranted in this case.