Michael Ring
Ceist:462. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be arranged for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24703/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 May 2022
Ceisteanna (462)
Freagraí scríofa
School 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 Eireann have advised the pupil to whom the Deputy refers, has been accommodated on a school transport service. The family have been notified that transport is due to commence on Monday 16th May 2022.