Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his response. Regarding this instance, prior to the closing date last Friday, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, stated that there would not be a school service provided. The issue is that Bus Éireann has advised that these children are not attending their nearest post-primary school. We know they are not but that is because there are no places. It further advises that there is no existing service so concessionary places cannot be applied for. Some 12 children from one particular estate in Kildare town are going to the Curragh. I would really appreciate it if the Minister of State would take a personal interest in this and try to help resolve the problem. We are aware that Bus Éireann has provided temporary transport measures to other schools under the school transport scheme. This is not always going to be the case because we will have the new school up and running. There will be issues regarding transport to that particular school, particularly from Newbridge, but we need a temporary transport scheme to be put in place at this point in time.