John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the provision of a minibus in an area (details supplied) in County Laois to facilitate children who have had no school transport in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15275/04]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Under existing guidelines, post-primary pupils who reside no more than two miles from the route of service to their appropriate school are considered to have an adequate level of service.

All the pupils referred to by the Deputy are currently availing of school transport and reside on the route of service or between 0.8 miles and 1.6 miles from the route of service to their school.

The pupils concerned are considered to have an adequate level of service. In the circumstances a new service is not warranted in this case.