Seat belts a move towards reform

SEAT belts are a first positive step in dealing with issues in school transport.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

The National Parents Association for Vocational Schools and Community Colleges welcomes Education Minister Mary Hanafin’s pledge to introduce some necessary steps demanded for reform of the school transport system.

It is a positive development that a target date of December 2006 has been set to have all seats on the Bus Éireann fleet fitted with seat belts. This is an indicator, which can be tracked, and a commitment to parents and students, which we acknowledge.

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