490 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on changing a school transport route (details supplied) in County Mayo to a later time in the mornings as the pupils are arriving too early at the school; if the matter will be investigated and even changed for the next academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31478/06]

In general a school transport service is organised to ensure the maximum travel and waiting time does not exceed 2.5 hours. The school transport service referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, is operating within the guidelines of the school transport scheme. The school bus operates a double trip in the mornings to accommodate the number of pupils offering for transport.