Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
369. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children enrolled in the school transport scheme in 2023 and 2024; the total cost of the scheme in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35656/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.
The total number of children enrolled in the school transport scheme in was approx. 162,245 in 2023 and approx. 172,509 in 2024. These figures include pupils traveling on mainstream services and pupils travelling on dedicated services for children with special educational needs.
The cost of the school transport schemes was €382.02m in 2023 and €512m in 2024.
