Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 188: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to safety belts for children on school transport provided by, or contracted by his Department, especially in relation to special needs children; and if there is an insistence on the provision of same. [9730/04]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Legislation regarding the fitting and use of seat belts on public vehicles is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. Under existing regulations the wearing of seat belts is not compulsory on all school buses. In operating the school transport scheme, Bus Éireann is fully compliant with all relevant regulations as laid down by the Department of Transport.