Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 572: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will extend the school transport service for children (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4217/09]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Under the terms of the primary school transport scheme pupils are eligible for transport if they reside 3.2 kilometres or more from and are attending their nearest national school as determined by my Department.

The families referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, should apply, in the first instance, to their local Bus Éireann office. Their eligibility for school transport and the availability of a suitable service can be established at that stage.