Patrick Deering
Ceist:171 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Laois will receive a travelling allowance. [6615/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 February 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
Under the terms of my Department's School Transport scheme, a pupil with special educational needs is eligible for school transport if s/he is attending the nearest recognised mainstream school, special class/special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet the child's special educational needs under Department of Education and Skills criteria.
The pupil referred to is not attending the nearest recognised mainstream school, special class/special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet the child's special educational needs and is therefore not eligible for school transport or the payment of a grant towards the cost of private transport arrangements.