Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2008
523 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures he is examining to counteract the financial loss suffered by operators of school transport coach services as a result of the excise fuel rebate removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42657/08]
Amharc ar fhreagra578 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Education and Science if new arrangements have been put in place for persons providing school bus services as a result of section 99 of the Finance Act 1999 ceasing on 31 October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42646/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 523 and 578 together.
As I announced in the budget, the allocation for school transport in 2009 allows for a compensatory allowance to be paid to private operators on contract to Bus Éireann, under the school transport scheme. Bus Éireann is currently writing to all contractors seeking documentation relating to previous fuel rebate claims submitted to the Revenue Commissioners, with a deadline date of 19th December. The process of determining the level of any compensatory allowance to be paid will be progressed on the basis of the documentation received from contractors.
