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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Oct 1992

Vol. 424 No. 5

Written Answers. - Withdrawal of Free School Transport.

Jim Higgins

Question:

93 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the reason for the withdrawal of free school transport from a family (details supplied) in County Kerry on the basis that there are insufficient eligible children offering for transport to justify the transport retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The service, as it operated up to the end of the summer term 1992, cannot be re-established because of insufficient numbers.

As is normal in such situations, grant-aid towards the cost of private transport arrangements is provided. My Department are currently in contact with the children's parents on this matter.

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