Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
603 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the way the school transport operators will be affected by the end of the fuel rebate system on 1 November 2008; the provisions in place if school transport operators are unable to continue to function; if a better contract was given to bus operators to compensate for the end of the rebate system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32362/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Finance Act 2008 provided the legislative changes to withdraw relief in respect of fuel used for public transport vehicles with effect from 1 November 2008 in line with the European Union Energy Tax Directive. The appropriate full excise duties will apply from that date. My Department is in discussions with the Department of Finance on the impact of the withdrawal of the relief in respect of fuel used by school transport operators in the context of the 2009 Estimates.
