Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-09
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Heather Humphreys (FG), Cavan-Monaghan

I know about such children because there are some in my own constituency. There are still a few children for whom a bus has not been provided. Things happen. Unfortunately, we are in a very tight labour market and it is hard to find bus drivers. There is no doubt about that. To give the Deputy an example, one bus driver broke his ankle and could not drive the bus and nobody could be found to replace him. Unfortunately, the parents had to bring their children to school. Bus Éireann, in fairness to it, is working its way through the issues and engaging with the contractors. It is trying to move matters on as quickly as possible. I will bring the issue to the attention of the Minister. I have done so myself. The Minister is doing her best.

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Sitting date: 2024-10-09