Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023
177. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education when a school transport appeal will be finalised by the school transport appeals board for a person in County Mayo (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41942/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the 2022/2023 school year, over 149,000 children, including over 18,000 children with special educational needs, were transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country.
In addition, school transport scheme services were provided for over 5,400 children who have arrived to Ireland from Ukraine.
The total cost of the scheme in 2022 was €338.9m.
Already over 132,000 tickets have issued for the 2023/2024 school year which is an increase of 12% when compared with the same time last year. This number of tickets has already exceeded the total number of tickets issued in the 2022/23 school year.
An appeal was received from the family to whom the Deputy refers, on 28th August 2023.
The School Transport Appeals Board have requested a report from Bus Éireann and School Transport Section of my Department. When these reports have been received the appellant will receive a copy of the reports along with the date the appeal will be considered by the Board, via e-mail.
