Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide school transport to a school (details supplied), given that it has more than the required number of pupils who meet the criteria and qualify for transport. [17173/16]

John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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The Deputy will be aware that a minimum number of 10 eligible children residing in a distinct locality, as determined by Bus Éireann, is required before consideration may be given to the establishment of a school transport service, provided this can be done within reasonable cost limits.

In this regard, Bus Éireann has advised that a sufficient number of children, who are eligible for school transport, have applied for transport for the 2016/17 school year and it is envisaged that a new service will be established provided these families submit ticket payment details to Bus Éireann by the closing date of 29th July 2016.

The families, in question, should liaise with their local Bus Éireann office regarding the timetabling and routing of this proposed new service.