Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
253. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who must attend a special school in County Cork will be provided with school transport; the supports available to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34921/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSchool transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department.
Currently almost 116,000 children, including some 12,000 children with special educational needs, are being transported in over 4,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually.
The family in question should liaise with the School Authorities and the Special Education Needs Organiser if they wish to make an application for school transport under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs.
Eligibility for school transport will be assessed upon receipt of this application form.
