Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2009
370 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1075 of 3 November 2009, the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44404/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is awaiting the Report from Bus Éireann.
I must emphasise, however, that where the provision of a reasonable level of transport service is not possible or where the costs of providing such a service is prohibitive, grant-aid towards the cost of private transport arrangements may be provided in accordance with the terms of the School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Needs.
My Department has sanctioned the maximum rate of transport grant available towards the cost of private transport to the family referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied.
