School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (768)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

768. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education when a school bus service will be provided for Ukrainian children (details supplied) who are living in temporary hotel accommodation in County Meath. [1526/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

In relation to a school bus service for children who are living in temporary hotel accommodation in County Meath, officials in the School Transport unit of my department are currently liaising with Bus Éireann who operates the School Transport scheme on behalf of my department.

Bus Éireann has advised that they are looking at a number of options in order to accommodate the pupils in question. Once this has been arranged, Bus Éireann will liaise directly with the accommodation centre.

The Deputy will appreciate that every effort is being made to ensure those in need of school transport are accommodated as quickly as possible.