asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of complaints in relation to changes in the school bus scheme in many rural areas throughout the country which are causing hardship to many young school pupils; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The provisions of the free school transport scheme are such that there is frequent change affecting beneficiaries. The present position, however, is that there have been no changes in the criteria or regulations governing the scheme.

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware of an increased level of complaints in relation to the school transport service since the commencement of the present school year?

I am not so aware.

Well I am.

The Deputy has not been on to me about it.

I am asking a parliamentary question about the matter.