Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 669: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reinstate the funding for the operation of a minibus for the preschool in a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in order that seven children will be able to access the service. [27495/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department had provided funding towards the operation of a pre-school transport service to the centre referred to by the Deputy. The transport service was discontinued in 2005 due to a decrease in the number of children availing of the service.

My officials have recently made contact with the Chairperson of the pre-school in question concerning the matter raised by the Deputy. I understand that 7 children are due to start in the pre-school in September 2006. The Chairperson has undertaken to submit a request for funding a transport service for these children to my Department. The request will be considered as soon as possible following receipt and a decision will be conveyed directly to the pre-school management.