Education Minister to face questions over school transport scheme

The Education Minister is due before an Oireachtas committee today, over issues facing the new free school transport scheme.

Minister Norma Foley will take questions from TDs and Senators as many parents report not being able to access bus places for their children.

The scheme was introduced in an effort to help families cope with the rising cost of living, but the number of places available has been outstripped by demand.

Many children in Donegal have been left stranded on a number of occasions as a result of the capacity issues.

Labour Party Education Spokesperson, Aodhan O’Riordan, says although the scheme is welcome, it was poorly implemented:

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