Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2001

Vol. 542 No. 2

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Andrew Boylan

Question:

515 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a transport grant of only £370 is being paid to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the parents are paying £50 per week for his school transport; and if he will give a commitment to pay a grant of £800 towards the cost of transport for this person. [23901/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

The issue raised by the Deputy is currently being examined in my Department. I expect that officials of my Department will shortly be in contact with the parents of the pupil in question in relation to this matter.

Question No. 516 answered with Question No. 483.