School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 April 2004

Tuesday, 6 April 2004

Questions (145)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

230 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if a remote area boarding grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare wishing to attend a school (details supplied), will be approved in view of the fact that this person cannot readily access a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, due to the fact that their home is 20 miles away and not on a direct bus route. [10580/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department is investigating the case referred to by the Deputy further with Bus Éireann, who operate the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department. When the position is clarified, my officials will be in further contact with the Deputy.