Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Public Accounts Committee
Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report 98: Provision of School Transport
9:00 am
Mr. Stephen Kent:
Discussions are ongoing in that regard. The issue relates to the vehicles as well as the drivers. As was explained, there has been a long-term issue as the traditional practice of cascading from road passenger vehicles into schools is probably no longer feasible. We need to decide whether to replace vehicles and direct provision at current levels or at a level which will satisfy the market going forward. That is a funding dialogue which we are entering with the Department.
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