Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give approval for the extension of a bus route to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal by 1.5 miles in order that the children of Churchill can access their closest Gaeltacht school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18979/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Bus Éireann operates the school transport services on behalf of my Department.

Bus routes are planned in such a way as to ensure that, as far as possible, eligible pupils have a reasonable level of service, while, at the same time, ensuring that school transport vehicles are fully utilised in an efficient and effective manner. My Department has requested Bus Éireann to investigate the background to the case, referred to in the details supplied, and to respond directly to the Deputy.