1573. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/27 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64048/26]

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1573. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/27 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64048/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   School Transport

   1573. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay in arranging school transport for children attending special schools and autism classes for the 2026/27 school year; the reason adequate preparations were not made in advance to ensure transport services were operational when schools reopened; the steps being taken to urgently provide suitable transport for affected children; and the measures that will be implemented to ensure similar delays do not occur in the future. [64048/26]

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