851. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to carry out an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme; the current status of this assessment; the expected timeline for its completion; and if interim measures will be introduced to allow qualified, medically certified drivers over the age of 70 to operate school transport services in advance of September 2025. [45842/25]

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851. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to carry out an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme; the current status of this assessment; the expected timeline for its completion; and if interim measures will be introduced to allow qualified, medically certified drivers over the age of 70 to operate school transport services in advance of September 2025. [45842/25]

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