Tom Shehan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his reply and I will engage with him on behalf of the young girl and her family. As I said, it is an exceptional circumstance and we must do everything that we can to help. I accept that the transport scheme must be administered equitably on a national scale. This is an exceptional case and I ask for the Government's sensitivity in dealing with the matter. Times are tough but the Government cannot lose its core and must try to help the people in most need. I hope that the Minister of State will see his way to do so when I furnish him with further details.