88. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 with special needs; if his attention has been drawn to the child’s urgent need in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10587/14]

The purpose of the School Transport Scheme for Children with Special Educational Needs arising from a diagnosed disability is, having regard to available resources, to support the transport to and from school of these children.

The family of the child in question were in receipt of a grant towards the cost of making private transport arrangements. However, my Department has reviewed this arrangement following receipt of new information and a transport service has been sanctioned. Bus Éireann has been requested to organise this service and they will advise the family when the new arrangements are in place.