Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Apr 1998

Vol. 489 No. 6

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Willie Penrose

Question:

697 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in relation to overcrowding on the school bus; if so, if he has considered this with a view to providing the extra necessary accommodation required to facilitate the transport of these children to their school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8687/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I am aware of the correspondence to which the Deputy refers.

My Department is currently investigating arrangements on the service in question in consultation with Bus Éireann which operates the service on my Department's behalf.