Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review and address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53022/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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The School Transport Scheme is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.

As part of the operation of the scheme, Bus Éireann manages the procurement tender process and contract management arrangements to include services provided by contractors under the School Transport Scheme.

The competitive process is conducted in accordance with the negotiated procedure under national and EU procurement legislation.

Bus Éireann has provided guidance on the process on its website at: www.buseireann.ie/contractors

Further queries and observations regarding the process should be addressed to: BESchooltenders@buseireann.ie