Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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476. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a family for transfer to a school transport route (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51624/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.

Both the Department and Bus Éireann are very conscious of the challenges faced by parents awaiting transport for students with special educational needs. Bus Éireann are required to tender services in line with procurement guidelines and are responsible for the allocating and Garda vetting clearance of contractors to operate school transport services.

Bus Éireann advised that this route resumed on 22nd September and while there have been some operational issues, the Bus Inspector has been liaising with all the families and the school on this matter.

Bus Éireann have confirmed that the route is being reviewed and the option of a second service is being assessed, however this will require sourcing an additional mini bus.

All options are being reviewed and the Bus Inspector will continue to liaise with the families directly.