Ms Breda Corr:

I wish to make two points, one of which is around school transport. I had a meeting yesterday with school transport personnel. A nine-step process is involved to apply for school transport from one end to the other. Things have changed a little in school transport. Unlike last year, applicants can now trace the application. At least that is better. That is going live shortly.

We spoke yesterday about training bus escorts. I have ploughed this furrow several times before the committee. I am hoping for a positive response. Again, the person who gets on the bus sets the mood for the day, etc.

Another point has been talked about in recent years which I hope will come to fruition. I am referring to the Department of Education and Skills challenging behaviour guidelines. They will not be especially specific because no school is specific but they will be in place. We have been asking for these for several years. I hope they Department can push on with that now.