Liam Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grants which are available from her Department towards the purchase of a wheelchair accessible minibus for handicapped children attending a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [31134/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school transport scheme, which comes under the aegis of my Department, provides for the transport of children to and from school. However, my Department does not operate any scheme whereby grant assistance could be made available to a school for the purchase of a minibus.

John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that the pick up point for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo is not changed in view of the safety risk at the alternative suggested pick up point; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31138/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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A report on this case has been requested from Bus Éireann, which organises the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department. When this report has been received and considered, my Department will advise the parents of the position.