Due to the exceptional circumstances which apply in this case, the family concerned have been offered an enhanced transport grant of 63.5% per mile towards the cost of private transport arrangements from their home to the school. Based on the mileage involved, this equates to €7.87 per day. This grant is the maximum rate of grant-aid payable by my Department.
Claims for payment of the grant may be made to my Department's school transport section, Tullamore, County Offaly, at the end of each school term, by forwarding a statement from the school outlining the number of days the child attended during the period.