Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason persons (details supplied) in County Clare have not been facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14606/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Under the terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for free transport, subject to certain conditions, to their nearest national school.

Pupils not attending their nearest national school may avail of fare-paying transport to another school, provided:

(a) the written agreement of the board of management of the nearest school is secured;

(b) there are spare seats available on the bus; and

(c) no extra cost is incurred by extending or re-routing an existing service.

The family referred to by the Deputy should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office regarding the availability of spare seats on any existing bus service to the school in which the children are enrolled.