Children with special needs going without school transport

A spokesperson said Bus Éireann is continuing to prioritise sourcing vehicles and drivers and continues to engage directly with families affected, with regular communications updating them on the position of their transport service. Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Some 100 children with special educational needs remain without school transport services, more than a month on from schools reopening.

The School Transport Scheme, which is managed by Bus Éireann, has run into various challenges because of the lack of availability of drivers and contractors in several areas across the country.