Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Parents are tearing their hair out as they try to get their children to school. The surplus that is handed back should be utilised to look after parents who are in need of transport. In 2015, the level of spare capacity was 18%. Almost 20% of capacity was available in 2015. What was the situation in 2017? What is the situation in 2018? Given that we have the situation that we have, it is extraordinary that 20% of capacity is not being utilised. The 2015 figure I mentioned came from the Comptroller and Auditor General.