There are 4200 children using mainstream bus travel to get to school in Co. Monaghan.
That's according to Siobhan Griffin, the regional manager in Bus Éireann, who was speaking at the Ballybay - Clones MD meeting this week.
According to Ms. Griffin, just over 300 children with additional needs use school transport in Co. Monaghan.
She outlined that there has been a 3% growth of children using school transport in Co. Monaghan.
The Bus Éireann manager explained that the Department of Education plans to cater for 100,000 people by 2030 on a phased basis.
Local representatives from the Municipal District outlined a number of difficulties facing school transport in Co. Monaghan.
The Cathaoirleach of Ballybay - Clones MD, Cllr. Sinead Flynn raised the issue driver shortages.
She, along with the other councillors, called for drivers over 70 to be allowed to drive if they are medically fit.
Ms. Griffin explained Bus Éireann is unwilling to reconsider its position on this point.
She cited studies indicating the risks associated with drivers over a certain age.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr. Flynn said this was disappointing.
Cllr. Flynn said: "In my view, where a driver is medically fit and capable they should be allowed to continue in their role. It would significantly help ease the current capacity pressures and the driver shortages in the school transport system.
"Unfortunately, Siobhan advised that there is no plans to review that policy at present," she added.
