School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2004

Wednesday, 2 June 2004

Questions (133)

Seán Ryan

Question:

126 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he proposes to increase the transport grant which may be paid to parents and guardians of a child to assist with the cost, including fuel, maintenance, car depreciation and work arrangements, in view of the fact that the rate has not been increased recently. [16690/04]

Written answers

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

The allocation for school transport has more than doubled since 1997 and this year's allocation is €110.471 million. The cost of providing school transport will be kept under review in the context of the above allocation and next year's Estimates.