School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2005

Tuesday, 25 October 2005

Ceisteanna (505)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

573 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding primary school students (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30744/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

An application for an extension to the existing bus route to the school referred to in the details supplied, in order to facilitate the children in question, was received in the Department of Education and Science on 20 October 2005. A report has been requested from Bus Éireann, which organises the school transport scheme on behalf of the Department of Education and Science. When this report has been received and considered, the Department will be in a position to respond directly to the applicants.