School Transport Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Questions (591)

Jerry Buttimer

Question:

591. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding travel expenses in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13151/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs, children are eligible for school transport where 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.

The School Transport Section of my Department has no record of an application for school transport for the child referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied.

The family in question should liaise with the Special Education Needs Organiser (SENO) and the school authorities should they wish to apply for school transport for the 2015/16 school year.