John Ellis
Ceist:264 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education if she will have arrangements made as a matter of urgency for school transport facilities for a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [21667/96]
Vol. 471 No. 7
264 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education if she will have arrangements made as a matter of urgency for school transport facilities for a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [21667/96]
My Department makes every effort to provide school transport for children attending special schools and classes on either scheduled or special services. However, in some instances this is simply not feasible due to the particular circumstances of the case. Where a transport service cannot be provided, my Department offers a grant to the parents to help defray the cost of private transport arrangements. The amount payable depends on the distance involved and the level of attendance of the pupil.