Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that the matter is with the Information Commissioner. Presumably, the Minister of State's officials can fill him in on that. There is also a broad policy question as to whether there is an appetite on the part of the Minister or the Department to review this matter. The annual cost is approximately €166 million, which is substantial. Effectively, it is a comfortable arrangement for Bus Éireann. I understand that some serious allegations have been made about how that is being administered at the moment. They are just allegations and I certainly cannot pass judgment on them, nor do I expect the Minister of State to do so. I do think, however, that this presents a good opportunity to reflect on and review the previous report, as well as examining alternative means of administering the school bus system and possibly injecting some competition and more transparency.

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