Michael Ring
Question:983 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has to change the school transport regulations which allow private contractors to transport 21 children on 14 seater mini-buses, as per the licence agreement with Bus Éireann; if a report has been carried out into the safety aspect of this transport; and if the regulations will be adjusted to a more reasonable level, particularly for secondary school children. [19323/00]