School Transport Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 April 2014

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Questions (241)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

241. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if arrears of a remote area grant will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17634/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The Deputy will be aware that children who are eligible for school transport but for whom no service is available may, following an application process for transport within the prescribed time limits, receive a Remote Area Grant towards the cost of private transport arrangements.

Grants are only considered for the school year for which an application for school transport is received. In this regard, School Transport Section of my Department will be writing directly to the family in question over the next few weeks.