Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I accept that it is difficult to be definitive at the moment because we must consider the public health advice, but the Minister's officials are engaging with Bus Éireann and I presume that that involves some scenario planning. Could we be looking at a 50% reduction in capacity? What impact would that have on the 13,000 students who avail of concessionary school transport? Their families need clarity for September. Families whose children are starting the junior or senior cycle might have the opportunity to switch schools if clarity is provided. Many parents manage childcare based on the availability of and their access to school transport services. We need clarity.

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