Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet with private school bus operators to address concerns regarding the rapid rise in the cost of motor fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22434/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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I would like to advise the Deputy that negotiations with school bus operators regarding school bus contracts are a matter between Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport service on behalf of my Department, and the operators. These negotiations include issues such as motor fuel costs. Given this, it would be inappropriate for my Department to engage directly with school bus operators on the matter.