Pension Provisions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Questions (98)

Seamus Kirk

Question:

99 Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is contemplating a gratuity payment for part-time school bus drivers who retired before 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15207/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Ciarán Cannon)

My Department has no direct role in the industrial relations affairs of Bus Éireann. Accordingly, the issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the management of Bus Éireann.