A Kerry TD says the issue of providing school transport can be solved using basic economics.
Sinn Féin's Pa Daly says school transportation has been on everyone's radar since March and it's unacceptable for schools to have returned, yet so many students are left without transport.
Deputy Pa Daly says school transport is crucial to a functioning school system in this rural county.
The Sinn Féin TD claims he's heard from parents who have been trying to secure transport since before the deadline in August and could not.
Deputy Pa Daly says that bus operators were told to adhere to NPHET guidelines, but no help was offered - or even suggested - in terms of financial support.
He's been contacted by a number of private coach operators who want to volunteer their services to help with school bus routes, but they cannot get a response from the department.
Deputy Daly claims this is basic economics as there is demand and there is a supply - yet the government seems unable to connect the dots.
