I propose to take Questions Nos. 428, 436 and 444 together.
My Department is considering a number of options regarding safety on school buses including the wearing of seat belts. The Deputy will be aware that legislation in this area is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, but my Department is working closely with that Department regarding this and other safety issues. My Department is examining various options with a view to phasing out the three for two seating arrangement as quickly as possible.
With regard to the Deputy's reference to the recent tragic accident, I do not propose to make any comment on this specific incident pending the outcome of the inquiries being conducted.