I raise another egregious example of problems with school transport. Since the end of August, I have been in communication with parents and the association of parents with children who have disabilities and wheelchair users in Sandymount. They were informed a few days before the resumption of classes that instead of the 11 buses needed to get all the children to school, there are only seven. As a result, approximately seven to nine children have not been able to get to school at all since classes recommenced. Many other parents are having extreme difficulties. There are similar problems at Newcourt Special School in Bray where the bus services that should be provided for children with disabilities are not being provided. Their parents are having extraordinary difficulty getting their children to school. It is not acceptable that young people with disabilities and in wheelchairs cannot access schools and that their parents are being put in such a difficult position.

I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I agree it is not acceptable whatsoever. The office of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, has been thoroughly engaged in this process. Many buses were returned because drivers were unavailable. We are working on the issue and it is a priority within the office of the Minister to ensure that all children with disabilities can access education. I will take up the matter with her again today.