Deirdre Clune
Ceist:1026 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the consultation paper on school bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/01]
Vol. 541 No. 2
1026 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the consultation paper on school bus safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/01]
Safety on school transport is of paramount importance to my Department and Bus Éireann which operates the scheme on behalf of my Department. The safety aspects of school transport are currently being examined by the school transport section of my Department, in consultation with Bus Éireann and the Department of the Environment and Local Government. As soon as the report is completed and assessed the question of its publication will be addressed.