Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if approval will be given for a school bus route to bring pupils to a primary school (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11830/11]

Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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The school transport scheme is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of my Department.

Under the terms of my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for school transport if they reside not less than 3.2 kilometres from and are attending their nearest national school, as determined by my Department, having regard to ethos and language.

School transport services may be established or retained provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits, where there are a minimum of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann.

Parents/guardians of eligible children should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office regarding the availability of school transport services.