472 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a concessionary bus ticket has not been issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [36347/06]

Bus Eireann, which operates the school transport service on behalf of my Department, has been asked to provided a report on the case referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied.

When the report is received and considered, my Department will advise the family of the position.