School Transport

374. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that school bus escorts were paid from the moment they began their working day and now they are not being paid until the moment a child gets on the bus despite many escorts being on the bus for up to an hour before hand; and if she will engage with the ETBs to resolve this issue. [56501/25]

377. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on correspondence regarding an application for a child (details supplied) and ensure that school transport has been arranged. [56510/25]

404. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for clarification and information in relation to school bus ticket for a child (details supplied). [57018/25]

419. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the number of applications for school transport in County Wexford for the 2025/2026 academic year; the number of pupils who were issued a bus ticket under the scheme; the number of pupils who were refused a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57206/25]

429. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to urban parents for school transport (details supplied); the funding schemes which are available to assist such parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57304/25]

149. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address an urgent matter regarding school transport (details supplied); if she is aware that the bus transporting six children to the school is no longer operational; if she will outline what immediate measures can be taken to ensure these children have access to school transport while a replacement service is arr…

154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport system will be reformed so that by 2026, all children are eligible for school transport, as universal access will ensure equity in education, reduce car dependency, cut emissions, and support Ireland in reaching its climate targets, and guaranteeing every child a safe, reliable, and sustainable means of gett…

433. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the lack of school transport options for students at schools (details supplied), particularly as one of these schools is due to move to a new permanent location; if school transport will be supplied for these students in the years before the school moves to its permanent location; if not, if she will request the D…

446. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently examine the case of a student (details supplied); the status of the bus route assigned to them given Bus Éireann will not answer repeated attempts to contact them; and if she will ensure that suitable transport support is provided to enable regular and safe school attendance. [54919/25]

447. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he will urgently examine a case involving a young child (details supplied) with complex medical needs who is currently without access to appropriate school transport; the status of the bus route assigned to the child given repeated unsuccessful attempts by both the family and this Deputy to obtain a response from Bus Éireann; an…

463. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify a matter regarding school transport for a person (details supplied) in Kildare south; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55123/25]

464. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she plans to implement changes to the ‘nearest school’ rule as contained in the School Transport 2030 Review of the School Transport Scheme report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55124/25]

466. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional places allocated for 2026 as part of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55133/25]

471. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 471 of 30 September 2025, if he will further engage with Bus Éireann regarding a person’s response to the reply received (details supplied); to provide clarity on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55145/25]

488. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils currently availing of the school transport scheme for 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55276/25]

507. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth of the €69 million funding provided for the school transport scheme in 2025, the amount that is to maintain existing levels of service; and the amount that is for new measures. [55320/25]

508. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional children who will be able to avail of the school transport scheme following budget 2026. [55321/25]

514. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of the €69 million of the additional funding for school transport announced for 2026 that will be used for ELS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55327/25]

515. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of the €69 million of the additional funding for school transport announced for 2026 that will be used for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55328/25]

529. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 515 of 30 September 2025, if she will consider a request for a Remote Area Grant based on (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55444/25]

227. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school bus service will be available for a pupil (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54212/25]

163. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of difficulties facing many transport companies (details supplied); if she has plans to make changes to the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53693/25]

164. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of transporting children to and from school by taxi, by county, for each year from 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52932/25]

169. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review and address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53022/25]

175. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a child (details supplied) is still without school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53118/25]