School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2005

Wednesday, 27 April 2005

Ceisteanna (210)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

241 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if the cost of an extension to a school bus service will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [13643/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The pupil referred to in the details supplied resides 4.8 km from the school in question, and 1.4 km from the bus route serving the school. The pupil's family requested an extension of the school bus service. An extension may be approved on payment by the family of the cost involved. Bus Éireann, which administers the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department, has indicated that the cost of a payable extension for the pupil concerned is as set out in the details supplied by the Deputy.