Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2006
204 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Longford is provided with transport to their school; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this problem has been going on for approximately three years or more; the further steps she will take to have the matter resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3675/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the primary school transport scheme, primary routes are planned so that no eligible pupil will have more than 2.4 km to travel to a pick-up point. The person to whom the Deputy refers resides 1.28 km from the bus route and therefore has a level of service which is within the Department's guidelines. In the circumstances, a re-routing of service at additional cost is not warranted. The family in question have been offered a payable extension and details of costs and terms and conditions have been explained to them.
