By Eilisha Devlin
Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has embraced the news of a new school bus transport to the children from Doochaary National School (Scoil Náisiúnta na Dúchoraidh) with open arms.
The school that had been open since 1929 had to close last month on June 24, as the school only had ten pupils attending, seven girls and three boys according to the Department of Education and Youth.
The pupils have needed to move to Baile na Finne National School and with the school season approaching, there have been questions about the transportation to their new school.
After much campaigning from parents and the local community, Pat the Cope shared the news this morning that a transport service from Bus Éireann will be provided for the young students.
“Delighted to confirm that school transport has now been granted for pupils from Doochary National School to attend Baile na Finne National School. This is very welcome news for the pupils and their families and provides much-needed certainty ahead of the new school year.”
He has shown his appreciation for the people that helped provide the service to make sure children from rural areas have easy access to their education.
“I’d like to thank the Department of Education and Bus Éireann for their assistance in getting this important arrangement in place.
“Wishing all the pupils the very best as they make the move to Baile na Finne.”
