Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 33: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there will be a review of the rules governing access to school transport in the case of school amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27558/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Under my Department's school transport scheme the general rule is that where an amalgamation occurs, pupils residing in a closed school area may be deemed eligible for transport to the school of amalgamation only.

My immediate priority is the enhancement of safety on school transport services, after which other issues, such as that raised by the Deputy, may be considered for review.