Paul Connaughton
Question:787 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason families (details supplied) from the townland of Coor baun, Bullaun, Loughrea, County Galway, are not entitled to free school transport to Bullaun national school; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that due to one of the children being Down's Syndrome with special needs and even though this person is given free transport their brothers and sisters are only allowed on the bus on a fee paying basis; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that it is not possible for low income families to find the money for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11744/02]