Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liomsa freisin fáilte a chur roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Seanad. I acknowledge and welcome the decision that eligible primary and post-primary children who hold valid medical cards and pupils with special educational needs will continue to be exempt from paying the school transport charge. Some 140,000 children were transported to and from school by bus last year. The figure might increase this year. The figure included 8,000 children with special educational needs. This was a major transportation of children, as is acknowledged by many families.

Does the Minister of State believe that the service is as effective and efficient as it should be? What changes can be made to improve the service, if possible? Gabhaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire as an obair iontach atá á dhéanamh aige do scoláirí óga ar fud na tíre.