Vol. 473 No. 6
193 Mr. McCreevy asked the Minister for Education the cost of school transport in each of the years 1995 and 1996; and if she will give a breakdown of the payments between the outside contractors, CIE administration and any other relevant headings. [2219/97]
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
Cost of School Transport.
|
1995 |
*1996 |
|
|
£m |
£m |
|
|
Payment to Contractors |
17.519 |
18.500 |
|
Bus Éireann Services |
19.013 |
19.142 |
|
Bus Éireann Administration |
4,271 |
4,300 |
|
Deficit & Interest |
1.780 |
1.620 |
|
Grants & Others |
1.060 |
1.198 |
|
Gross Cost |
43.643 |
44.760 |
|
Fares Received |
4.525 |
4.700 |
|
Net Cost to Department |
39.118 |
40.060 |
