School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2006

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Ceisteanna (622)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

634 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make school transport provision for 26 students from the Dunbeacon area, west Cork to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25514/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Miss de Valera)

The area in question is in the Bantry catchment area, whereas the school referred in the details supplied by the Deputy is located in another catchment area. Transport can only be provided within the terms of the School Transport Scheme.