Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 884: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses in the fleet which are fitted with seat belts; the number of school buses which do not have seat belts for all passengers; the estimated date when all buses in the school bus fleet will have seat belts; the number of children at primary level still travelling three per two seats; the number of children at secondary level still travelling three per two seats; the average age of the school bus fleet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15037/06]

Síle de Valera (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of fitting seat belts on school buses is ongoing at present with a view to having the entire fleet fitted by end December next.

At this stage, one-for-one seating is in place on all but 31 of the 2,500 post-primary services. The small number outstanding is primarily due to the need to accommodate late applicants after one-for-one services had been put in place. It is envisaged that seating on all primary and post-primary services will be on a one-for-one basis by end December next.

The precise details sought by the Deputy are being obtained and will be forwarded to her as soon as possible.