Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 1702: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the regulations that private bus operators have to adhere to in order that they be allowed provide a bus service for school going children. [2580/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Bus Éireann which operates the school transport service on behalf of my Department has advised that private bus operators contracted on school bus routes are required to meet an extensive range of regulations and standards as set out by the Department of Transport for use of buses in a public place. These include the production of a current Road Passenger Transport Operator's Licence and a road worthiness certificate in the case of buses over one year old. Contractors must also produce a current Tax Clearance Certificate, Public Service Vehicle Licence, road tax and insurance. In addition, contractors may only use nominated drivers that are subject to medical examination and are licensed to drive the size of vehicle required. Furthermore, all dedicated vehicles operating within the school transport scheme must be equipped with seat belts.

Question No. 1703 answered with Question No. 1654.