Eamon Gilmore
Question:172 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if the existing system and level of school bus services and charges will be retained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25191/98]
Written Answers - School Transport.
The operation of the school transport scheme and the charges payable are subject to reorganisation and review on an ongoing basis.
The school transport review committee report, which dealt with a wide range of transport issues including the existing level of services and charges, is still under consideration within my Department. However, I point out that the recommendations contained in the report, including the matter of introducing new fees and increasing current transport charges, do not necessarily reflect Government policy.