Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is a growing problem due to a shortage of drivers to operate school bus services, which could have a serious impact on the running of those services in many areas around the country. Drivers who work for companies contracted by Bus Éireann to provide school bus services are being forced to retire once they reach the age of 70 years. However, there is no such requirement on drivers employed by commercial bus companies running other services. These are experienced drivers with perfect track records who are fit and health and perfectly capable of working for many years to come. At the same time, companies operating school bus services are finding it difficult to recruit drivers. Will the Taoiseach give a commitment to review this rule and raise the age of retirement to 75 years even if it means these drivers have to pass a medical test every year?

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