Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the details of a review of a number of school routes and services, operated by Bus Éireann, undertaken by same during the summer vacation; the reasons for same; if his attention has been drawn to any pupils affected by same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37670/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The planning and organising of school bus routes is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. School 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 cost effective manner.

A change to an existing route may be necessary for operational reasons or to reflect changing travel patterns in terms of numbers and location of pupils seeking transport. Such changes could affect the location of pick-up points, the timetable of the service, and travelling and waiting times for some children. However, where changes are necessary, services are generally planned in such a way that these children will have a service within the guidelines of the school transport schemes. If the Deputy has any specific case in mind, my Department will be pleased to have it investigated.

Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange for a school bus ticket to issue to a pupil (details supplied) in County Cork. [37680/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Transport Liaison Officer for County Cork has advised that a school bus ticket has been issued to the pupil referred to by the Deputy.