Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
74. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a child (details supplied) in County Tipperary who will be attending a special needs school is being denied school transportation because the intervention team in their area no longer put the recommended school in writing as part of their assessment; if he will investigate this problem and rectify same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/14]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that children with special educational needs are eligible for school transport if they are attending the nearest recognised: mainstream school, special class / special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet their special educational needs.
An application form for school transport has not been received by my Department on behalf of the pupil referred to in the details supplied.
In relation to the issues raised by the Deputy, there are discussions ongoing between officials at my Department, the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive and the National Council for Special Education in order to ensure that a resolution be found in advance of the coming school year.
