School Transport Review

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2016

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Ceisteanna (133)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

133. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of the school transport scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38392/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department.

Currently over 113,000 children, including some 10,000 children with special educational needs, are being transported in approximately 4,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually.

The review of the concessionary charges and rules element of the School Transport Scheme committed to under the Programme for Government has been completed.  I intend publishing a copy of the Review shortly.