Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 November 2013
60. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to allegations of corruption at Bus Éireann in the matter of the €166 million school transport scheme with particular reference to the awarding of contracts to bus and taxi operators; and the steps he will take to have the matter fully examined and investigated. [50888/13]
View answerI am aware of a number of allegations made of wrongdoing by individual employees of Bus Éireann involved in the school transport scheme and have responded to a number of Parliamentary Questions regarding these. Any allegation of wrongdoing by an employee/employees of Bus Éireann is treated as a very serious issue by both Bus Éireann and my Department. It is usual and appropriate that an allegation against any employee is investigated by the employer in question under its internal control procedures. My Department is satisfied that allegations receive attention at the highest level in Bus Éireann. The Company has advised my Department that one investigation is currently ongoing and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks.
