Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Ceisteanna (264)

John Browne

Ceist:

264. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount his Department pays private contractors for the visual inspections of school transport vehicles; if he will publish the contract award notice on the e-Tenders website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46455/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

I take it that the Deputy is referring to the visual inspection of seat belt fitments on school transport contractor vehicles. Bus Éireann has advised that this visual inspection process concluded in 2011, no payments are currently being made and therefore the matter of a contract award notice does not arise.