Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy of her Department in providing bus escorts on school buses; the proportion of buses on which they are employed; and if they make a worthwhile contribution to safety on school buses. [18835/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department allocates funding to schools to enable them to employ escorts on school transport services. These escorts are specifically engaged to cater for children with special educational needs whose care requirements are such as to necessitate continuous support. Over 600 escorts are employed. These escorts provide a very valuable service for children with special needs who require assistance.