School Transport Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (308)

Robert Troy

Question:

308. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that an appeal lodged by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is approved. [34421/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The case referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, has been the subject of an appeal to the School Transport Appeals Board. This Board is independent of my Department and I understand that the case was considered at their meeting of 20 June. The Board has informed the family directly of their determination on the matter.