Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In terms of capacity, I am mindful that there are challenges in some instances for Bus Éireann in terms of the provision of buses and bus drivers, etc. As I said previously - I know I am repeating myself now - these challenges are not unique to the transport sector. There are issues in hospitality and in businesses across many different levels of society. We are meeting those challenges to the best of our ability. We are already spending in excess of €300 million on the school transport system. That is an increase of €40 million from last year. I am in discussions on what we might be in a position to do next Tuesday.