Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 5 Mar 1997

Vol. 475 No. 8

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Brian Cowen

Question:

110 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, there are to repeal the law which allows school buses to be overcrowded in view of the fact that 79 pupils can legally be carried on a 52 seater coach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6144/97]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

A review of the road safety implications of the regulations governing seating accommodation in school buses is at an advanced stage in my Department.