Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 21: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if medical card holders are exempt from paying the recently increased school transport charges of €300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44349/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Yes. School transport charges will continue to be waived in the case of eligible post-primary children where the family is in possession of a valid medical card. Eligible children attending primary schools and children with special needs will also still travel free.