School Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2016

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Questions (155)

Seán Fleming

Question:

155. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a transport grant will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Laois and to expedite this grant as it is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2465/16]

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 transport where they are attending the nearest recognised school that is or can be resourced to meet their special educational needs.My Department has no record of a school transport application for the child in question.

In this regard, the family should liaise with the school authorities and the Special Educational Needs Organiser.