Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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216. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school transport for a child (detals supplied) in County Roscommon. [41096/15]

Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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In general, children with special educational needs are eligible for school transport if they are attending the nearest recognised mainstream school or unit that is or can be resourced, to meet their special educational needs under Department of Education and Skills' criteria.

Eligibility is determined following consultation with the National Council for Special Education through its network of Special Education Needs Organisers.

The child referred to by the Deputy is not eligible for school transport as he is not attending the nearest school that is or can be resourced, to meet his special educational needs.

Children who are not eligible for school transport may avail of transport on a concessionary basis subject to a number of conditions including that there is spare capacity on the service and the appropriate annual charge is paid.

Bus Éireann has confirmed that the child in question is currently availing of transport on a concessionary basis.