Minister for Education Norma Foley provides an update on school transport scheme in Ireland

The video discusses a comprehensive review of the school transport system, aiming to increase the number of students using school transport by 2030. The criteria for eligibility will be relaxed, reducing the distance requirements and eliminating the nearest school rule, providing more flexibility and choice for parents. This marks the first major overhaul since 1967.

What is the target number of additional students to use school transport by 2030?

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

What is the initial reduced distance requirement for primary school transport eligibility?

• 2 kilometers

• 3 kilometers

• 1 kilometer

• 4 kilometers

Which of the following changes will be made to the school transport criteria over time?

• Increase in distance requirements

• Elimination of nearest school criteria

• Introduction of new fees

• Reduction in the number of students

When was the last significant review of the school transport system before this one?

• 1967

• 1957

• 1987

• 1977

What is the main goal of the school transport system review?

• To increase flexibility and choice for parents

• To limit the number of schools participating

• To reduce the number of buses

• To increase transport fees