John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim; if school transport will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1303/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department understands that the pupil referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied lives in a closed school area.

In the case of amalgamations, pupils residing in a closed school area may be deemed eligible for transport to the school of amalgamation only. My Department further understands that the pupil is not attending the amalgamated school.

In such circumstances, the pupil may be considered for concessionary fare-paying transport to the school being attended, subject to several conditions including the availability of spare accommodation on the bus. Bus Éireann has informed my Department that there is no capacity available on the bus.