School Transport Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 July 2016

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Questions (131)

Seán Fleming

Question:

131. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a transport grant will be approved for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite this grant as it is urgently required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23009/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The child referred to by the Deputy is eligible for school transport under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs. In this regard my Department has sanctioned a Special Transport Grant for the family to cover the cost of private transport arrangements.

In general, this grant is payable at the end of the school year upon receipt of a correctly completed Statement of Attendance Form.