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School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 December 2008

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Ceisteanna (150, 151)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

206 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on alternative assistance to school bus operators in view of the ending of the derogation of the excise tax on diesel for buses. [45445/08]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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.

Rory O'Hanlon

Ceist:

207 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of school transport for the most recent year that figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45415/08]

Amharc ar fhreagra

In 2007, the allocation for school transport was €165 million and the outturn was €172.106 million. The allocation for 2008 is €175.206 million.

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