Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009
526 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 15 October 2009, the reason for the delay in respect of the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42553/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's school transport section must be satisfied, in accordance with the terms of the scheme, that the pupil referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, attended the nearest recognised school that was resourced to meet his educational needs during the period in question.
In this case, enquiries are on-going to establish the facts and a decision regarding the payment of a transport grant will be made shortly. My Department will notify the Deputy of the outcome.
