School Transport
Seanad Éireann — 2025-07-08
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Mike Kennelly (FG), Labour Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his response. He mentioned the fantastic school of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí. The one thing we want to do is make it accessible to everybody. I received a letter from the principal of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail this morning. It states:
In September fifth and sixth class, we have the following children who will be attending the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí:
One from Lixnaw; one from Ballylongford; one from Duagh; two from Kilmorna; one from Ballyduff; one from Tarbert; and two from Moyvane.
The nearest pickup point for many of these areas is far away.
I seek an accommodation for the nine children who want to attend the Gaelcholáiste next year. I will sit down with the officials to find the nearest pick-up point to allow these kids to attend the Irish school. Parents send their children to ordinary national schools all over north Kerry, but if an opportunity arises for a pick-up point to allow their child to attend Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, there will be more than nine children. I guarantee the Minister of State that would be the case. The sustainability of the route will not be an issue for Bus Éireann.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-08