Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
417. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Education the number of school transport scheme routes serving the second-level education sector in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16119/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSchool Transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the current school year over 121,400 children, including over 15,500 children with special educational needs, are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €289m in 2021.
Bus Éireann has advised that there are 74 school transport services operating under the post primary scheme in County Cavan. Further information on the School Transport Scheme can be found on the Department of Education's website: www.education.gov.ie
