School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2007

Wednesday, 14 February 2007

Ceisteanna (283)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

345 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if there are special payments available from her Department for cases where a student (details supplied) seeking second level education has to travel outside their catchment area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5671/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Mr. Haughey)

If the Deputy supplies the name and address of the pupil referred to, my Department will request the Transport Liaison Officer for Co. Kildare to examine the circumstances of this case and advise the family accordingly.