Ms Deirdre Hanlon:

If the Acting Chairman wants more information, he can ask me another question. I will go backwards through the questions.

We are aware of the issue of flooding at Ballycar. Progress seems to have been made on it in that the bodies involved are working together with Clare County Council. Irish Rail is involved, as are some consultants who are looking at the issue. The issue seems to be one of flooding in the area. It affects the rail line but it also affects other things in the area. They are considering what would be the best approach to bring forward. It is heartening that matters seem to be moving in that those involved are working together, co-operating and looking jointly at identifying the best way forward.

We await the outcome of that.

Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked about the ages of school buses being 20 years or older depending on whether they were operated by or on contract to Bus Éireann. The school bus system is a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills and his Department. Bus Éireann operates it for the Minister as his agent. It is not a matter in which our Department has a role or knowledge.

I do not know the answer about the question on test centres for heavy vehicles and buses. We can find out. It is not in the public transport remit so I am not aware.