Covid-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Questions (753)

Joe McHugh

Question:

753. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health if NPHET will consider changing the 50% capacity on post-primary school buses in view of increasing evidence that students are being left on the side of the road; if he will consider a review of the capacity on private coaches for third-level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23826/20]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) made recommendations to the Government in terms of the importance of ensuring social distancing on school transport. However, the Minister for Health has no function in relation to the capacity of school transport or private coaches.