Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2016
147. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost to the State of running and maintaining the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport's school transport appeals office, including total payment to staff and all associated costs per annum for the years 2015 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32804/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School Transport Appeals Board is independent of my Department.
The Deputy will be aware that the role of the Board is, broadly, to examine appeals against decisions made by, or on behalf of, the Department of Education and Skills regarding the provision of school transport services and/or grant-aid under the terms of the School Transport Schemes.
The total payments made to members of the School Transport Appeals Board for 2015 was €14,403.
To date, the total payments made to members of the School Transport Appeals Board for 2016 is €10,844.
