School Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 May 2012

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Ceisteanna (101)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

101 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Bus Éireann operated buses providing school transport services in County Roscommon; the corresponding figure for private contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25732/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy Ciarán Cannon)

Bus Éireann, which operates the School Transport Schemes on behalf of my Department, has advised that there are 20 Bus Éireann vehicles and 45 private contractor vehicles providing school transport services in Co. Roscommon.