Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will arrange financial assistance for the transport of a child (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36369/09]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Under the terms of my Department's School Transport scheme, a pupil with special needs is eligible for school transport if s/he is attending the nearest recognised: mainstream school, special class / special school or a unit, that is or can be resourced, to meet the child's special educational needs under Department of Education and Science criteria. My Department is examining the background to the case referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied. A decision regarding the provision of school transport, under the terms of the scheme, will be made, as soon as possible.