John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 643: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will take into account the substantial increase in fuel prices when renewing contracts for private bus operators who are providing school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/08]

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.