School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 June 2005

Wednesday, 1 June 2005

Ceisteanna (232)

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

240 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for school transport for persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if, in view of the circumstances, these persons will be facilitated for September 2005 on the bus; if this decision will be made as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18681/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Under the rules of the post-primary transport scheme, the families referred to in the details supplied may be allowed the concession of transport from the nearest pick up point within the catchment area of Dunlavin provided there is room for them on the appropriately sized bus serving that centre after all fully eligible children have been accommodated.