149 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will grant a request for school transport from Drogheda to Cootehill for a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40905/06]

Officials in my Department's School Transport Section have discussed this case with the parent of the pupil referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied. My Department will write to the parents communicating a decision, as soon as possible.