Written answers

Tuesday, 8 November 2005

Department of Education and Science

School Transport

8:00 pm

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on providing school transport for students living in the Raheen, Mungret and Clarina areas of Limerick who attend a college (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32767/05]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I have considered the case referred to by the Deputy. The key consideration in this matter is that the present arrangement obtaining in this case is contrary to the provisions of the post-primary school transport scheme and is, therefore, being phased out. The Deputy will appreciate that the scheme is intended to be of general application throughout the country and any departure from its provisions damages its integrity. The decision therefore taken earlier this year, to allow the transport arrangement continue for those pupils already availing of the facility, was fair and reasonable.

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