Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I genuinely thank Deputy Mythen for raising this matter which is one that many Deputies have been raising with the Minister, Deputy Foley. In fairness, she is currently undertaking a review of the school transport scheme, and I believe that is nearing completion. It is important to note that every single day 140,000 children are able to access school transport across the country, but obviously, with a growing population and a younger population, we are going to need more. The review is more than under way and is nearing completion. I would encourage parents whose children need school transport to make sure they have applied, although the deadline has passed at this stage. I will raise this matter directly with the Minister, Deputy Foley, on behalf of Deputy Mythen, as I have been doing on behalf of students in my own area in Dublin Fingal.

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