Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is my understanding. There is no logistical issue accessing Bere Island because it is so far into the bay. When I was there, there were approximately 14 sailings each way every day. There is a similar situation in Arranmore. It is interesting that the number attending the island school on Arranmore is rapidly growing. Pupils go from the mainland to the island in the morning and back in the evening. The ferry service is so fantastic that it is easier for them to do that than to go to school in the next nearest secondary school. Such islands do not generally pose problems.