School Transport Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2015

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Ceisteanna (445)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

445. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 7 May 2015, the tendering system that was in place between Bus Éireann and her Department in relation to school transport at the time the complaint to the European Commission was made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19724/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The school transport scheme, which is in existence since 1967, is operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. The scheme continues to be operated on the basis of a 1975 Summary of Accounting Arrangements between the Department and Bus Éireann.