Refunds will be made to families impacted by school transport fees

The Department of Education has announced that payments will be issued at the end of the school year.

Bus contractors will also continue to receive a 50 percent payment while schools are closed.

Elizabeth Canavan from the Department of the Taoiseach, says this announcement will bring clarity to parents.

"The refund will be calculated at the end of the school year when the exact impact is known."

Ministers @McHughJoeTD and @JohnHalligan announce arrangements for the school transport scheme - refunds to be issued to families at the end of the school year. https://t.co/Q7AaDVOx3w

— Department of Education and Youth (@Education_Ire) April 24, 2020