Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport
Mr. Paul Rolston:
The NPCPP has met those who look after the school bus transport system. We do so most years because at the beginning of each school year some students experience problems getting to school. We have not had such a meeting so far this year. We are in the middle of dealing with the issue of whether students can get back to school and how that will be done. Obviously, health and safety measures may be required, as they are on normal public transport. That naturally suggests that we may need more buses rather than fewer. The issue must be addressed. We have not yet met those responsible for school bus transport this year. Getting to school is just as important as being at school. It is a critical aspect of school life.
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