Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I am happy to withdraw the amendments in the hope we can make some progress on the matter between now and Report Stage. I am not seeking a radical redefinition of what has already been provided for. I can understand the Department's concerns, but there are schools the pupils of which all have special needs and many of whom have profound disabilities for whom a specially adapted bus is required. I am aware of a particular case which led to my tabling of the amendments. This applies to other schools also. I accept that the definition needs to be tight and that the proposed change would have consequences, but it would be mean-spirited not to move on an issue such as this. I will withdraw the amendments and discuss the matter further with the Minister between now and Report Stage.