School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2004

Thursday, 4 November 2004

Ceisteanna (181)

Gerard Murphy

Ceist:

178 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a serious shortfall in bus escort grants in schools for special need children; and her plans to alleviate this problem. [27611/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department understands that the Deputy is referring to a particular school in mind. Payment of the escort grant aid in respect of 2004-05 school year for the school in question is being processed.