School Transport

546. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes envisioned under School Transport 2030 published in 2024 and, in particular, on the planned pilot scheme to operate in north Wexford. [46743/24]

557. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the application for private school transportation for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46781/24]

573. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education when a school transport service (details supplied) will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1042/25]

583. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if school transport for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1099/25]

597. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education if she can engage with the school transport section to help liaise with Bus Éireann to re-locate the Ballyboughal school bus stop as the community considers the current location unsafe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1200/25]

616. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the number of school bus routes still not in operation, including details of the areas and schools serviced by these routes and how many children are impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1385/25]

617. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the planned changes to the school transport scheme for the 2025/26 school year, including the reduction of the distance a student must live from their school in order to be eligible for the scheme and the removal of the “closest school” requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1386/25]

627. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she will work with Bus Éireann to amend the rules to allow those over 70 years-of-age continue to drive school busses, subject to annual medical examinations, to help alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1658/25]

666. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education the number of school transport places available in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1999/25]