275 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a pupil who lives in an area where a school was closed 30 years ago is now denied school transport to the school which is now the nearest to the pupil; and if she will take steps to change this anomaly. [33310/06]

Under my Department's Primary School Transport Scheme a pupil is eligible for school transport if he or she resides 3.2 kilometres or more, and is attending, his or her nearest suitable national school as determined by my Department. However, a pupil residing in a closed school area, such as the pupil in question, may be deemed eligible for transport to the school of amalgamation only.

276 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied) in County Cork who have been refused school transport for their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33311/06]

My Department is examining a recent report received from the Transport Liaison Officer for Cork City regarding the case referred to by the Deputy. My Department will communicate with the Transport Liaison Officer as soon as the case has been re-assessed.