Written answers

Thursday, 15 November 2007

Department of Education and Science

School Transport

5:00 pm

Photo of Billy TimminsBilly Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the use of safety belts for all school going children using school transport; if this has been fully implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29018/07]

Photo of Seán HaugheySeán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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All nominated buses operating within the school transport scheme are fitted with safety belts and all pupils travelling on these vehicles are obliged by law to wear the belts provided. My Department launched a safety campaign at the end of August which highlighted the fact that it is the law to wear a safety belt and children were encouraged to "belt up" whilst travelling on the school bus.

Bus Éireann also visited Agricultural Shows throughout the summer with a new school bus promoting safety, including the wearing of safety belts. Bus Éireann also issued a circular to parents of children travelling on school transport, inviting their co-operation, and that of their children, to help make the school transport journey as safe and comfortable as possible. The circular emphasises the importance of safety, the consequences of misbehaviour and the disciplinary measures which may be necessary.

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