School Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2009

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Ceisteanna (469)

Rory O'Hanlon

Ceist:

487 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of transport, including school transport, in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24533/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Deputy Seán Haughey)

My Department's expenditure on school transport for 2008 was €185.725 million. The revised allocation for 2009 is €192 million.