Mike Kennelly (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his response. He mentioned the fantastic school of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí. The one thing we want to do is make it accessible to everybody. I received a letter from the principal of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail this morning. It states:

In September fifth and sixth class, we have the following children who will be attending the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí:

One from Lixnaw; one from Ballylongford; one from Duagh; two from Kilmorna; one from Ballyduff; one from Tarbert; and two from Moyvane.

The nearest pickup point for many of these areas is far away.I seek an accommodation for the nine children who want to attend the Gaelcholáiste next year. I will sit down with the officials to find the nearest pick-up point to allow these kids to attend the Irish school. Parents send their children to ordinary national schools all over north Kerry, but if an opportunity arises for a pick-up point to allow their child to attend Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, there will be more than nine children. I guarantee the Minister of State that would be the case. The sustainability of the route will not be an issue for Bus Éireann.