Bus Services
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-13
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Norma Foley (FF), Kerry

If the nearest school is full, the next nearest school becomes the school for which transport will be automatically provided. I would be interested in seeing the individual circumstances for that one.
Regarding having an appropriate number of bus drivers, as I said earlier, this is not unique to the school transport system and is a wider issue for transport providers. Bus Éireann has conducted a national and local media advertising campaign seeking additional drivers and contractor operators for the scheme. As late as yesterday I heard a specific campaign targeted towards females who might be interested in taking up positions as bus drivers. There is a comprehensive recruitment campaign where possible. The question of age is a matter for Bus Éireann. It is very much within its remit to determine the age qualification. Bus Éireann has engaged and told us it will keep it under review.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-13