School Transport
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-20
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Charlie McConalogue (FF), Donegal

I have no doubt but that the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, will be glad to continue to engage on the matter. The Senator has put the argument very constructively here. He has also outlined the specific case of Councillor Reilly, as a bus driver in County Louth. There has been movement here as can be seen, in regard to the smaller public service vehicles. That is a step forward. I have seen this issue raised on a number of occasions. There is significant validity to the safety considerations that have to be paramount in relation to any adjustments to them. We have seen that pilot adjustment from age 70 to 72. That will be closely assessed and monitored. The Senator makes the point that there should be larger eligibility than the current pilot allows. No doubt the Senator and the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, will explore this in more detail. I will certainly relay back the nature of the discussion here today.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-20