Dáil Éireann - Volume 561 - 13 February, 2003

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Mr. Durkan Mr. Durkan

  127. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will request the transport section of his Department to examine again the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose parents cannot provide school transport, notwithstanding the grant assistance already offered; if he will examine the special circumstances in this and similar cases where neither public transport or the offer of grant assistance is adequate to meet requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4221/03]

Mr. N. Dempsey Mr. N. Dempsey

  Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey): In light of a recent report received from Bus Éireann concerning the pupil in question, my Department is carrying out a review of the case. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible.

Dáil Éireann 561 Written Answers. School Transport.

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