Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013
106. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason his Department is not conducting its own separate investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in Bus Éireann involving the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50296/13]
View answer111. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when Bus Éireann will have completed its investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving the school transport scheme; if he will provide further updates on this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50295/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 111together.
Any allegation of wrongdoing by an employee of Bus Éireann involved in the school transport scheme is treated as a very serious issue by both Bus Éireann and my Department. It is usual and appropriate that an allegation against an employee is investigated by the employer in question under its internal control procedures. My Department is satisfied that the matter is receiving attention at the highest level in Bus Eireann. The Company has advised my Department that the investigation into the allegations referred to by the Deputy is currently ongoing and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.
