Written Answers. - School Transport. – Dáil Éireann (28th Dáil) – Wednesday, 1 Dec 1999

Written Answers. - School Transport.

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

96 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25406/99]

Ceist:
101 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the discussions, if any, his Department has had with officials in the Department of the Environment and Local Government on introducing new road traffic legislation for school buses in view of the Joint Committee on Education and Science report on school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25407/99]

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

120 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps, if any, he will take to improve safety standards in school transport in view of the findings of the report of the Joint Committee on Education and Science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25372/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 96, 101 and 120 together.

I have very recently received a copy of the report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on education and science on school transport in Ireland. I have referred a copy of the report to my colleague, Deputy Willie O'Dea, Minister of State with responsibility for school transport for consideration. A response will be made to the committee as soon as a full assessment of the recommendations has been carried out.

Dáil Éireann díospóireacht - Wednesday, 1 Dec 1999