Vol. 526 No. 6
375 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will have a grant paid towards the cost of transport for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who attends a special needs school and who, because of his condition, cannot travel by school bus. [27220/00]
My Department arranged for the pupil in question to avail of a transport service at the start of the current school year. The difficulties to which the Deputy refers have not previously been brought to my Department's attention. I have asked my officials to investigate the transport needs of the child in question. The provision of a transport grant for the family towards the cost of private transport arrangements will also be considered.
