Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
1254 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim is facilitated with transport to their school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33991/09]
View answerUnder the terms of my Department's School Transport scheme, a pupil with special needs is eligible for school transport if s/he is attending the nearest recognised: mainstream school, special class / special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet the child's special educational needs under Department of Education and Science criteria.
My Department has been advised that the pupil referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, is not attending the nearest such facility and is, therefore, not eligible for transport under the terms of the scheme.
This case was also the subject of an appeal to the School Transport Appeals Board which has made a determination in the matter. The parents have been notified of this decision.
