217 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an updated report from Bus Éireann following her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 11 October 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38414/06]

The Deputy will be aware that the planning and organising of school bus routes is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. The families in question should liaise with the local Bus Éireann office regarding any additional costs involved in extending the route of the service.