Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 525: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to correspondence (details supplied), he will approve school transport in view of the fact that the nearest school can not physically cater for the pupil concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46386/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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As previously advised, the pupil referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied is not eligible for transport as he resides less than 3.2 kilometres from his nearest school. Furthermore, there is no provision under the terms of the school transport scheme to provide transport, in the circumstances, outlined by the Deputy.

In order to be eligible for transport, under the terms of the scheme, pupils must reside 3.2 kilometres or more from, and be attending their nearest primary school or Gaelscoil as determined by my Department.