School Transport Provision

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Ceisteanna (491)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

491. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide school transport to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [4405/16]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Under the terms of my Department's School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs, children are eligible for transport where they are attending the nearest recognised school that is or can be resourced to meet their special educational needs.

The child referred to by the Deputy is eligible for school transport and my Department, in accordance with the terms of the scheme, has sanctioned a Special Transport Grant for the family to cover the cost of private transport arrangements.