PQ 1168
1168. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering changes to the method of payment for school bus escorts, given the financial pressures the current model places on primary schools to pay and receive retrospective reimbursement; the measures being taken by her Department to mitigate such financial challenges faced by primary schools; if earlier full reimbursement payments ahead of the school year are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55497/26]
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1168. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering changes to the method of payment for school bus escorts, given the financial pressures the current model places on primary schools to pay and receive retrospective reimbursement; the measures being taken by her Department to mitigate such financial challenges faced by primary schools; if earlier full reimbursement payments ahead of the school year are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55497/26]
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