Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
417. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department and Bus Éireann are accepting submissions for the detailed route analysis identifying the locations in which there will be substantive changes to the school transport route network; when it is envisaged the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46851/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSchool transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department.
During the 2016/17 school year almost 116,000 children, including some 12,000 children with special educational needs, were transported in over 4,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually.
The review in question will be based on factual information focussing on eligible children currently using the service and there will be no requirement for submissions. it is expected that this review will be completed by Q1 2018.
