Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This year, more than 149,000 children were transported to school every day, at primary and secondary levels, throughout the country. This is an increase of 12%. Fees have been reduced considerably by the Government. I am advised that the review of the school transport scheme is nearing completion. The review is being conducted to ensure it serves students and their families adequately. The final report of the review will include recommendations on the future operation of the scheme. Once approved by the Government, it is planned that the review will be published. I also understand that the Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley, will make statements on that matter sometime this week.

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