I have had some calls from older people in Carlow who are no longer allowed to drive a school bus because they have turned 70. I have repeatedly asked why Irish citizens can serve as public representatives after the age of 70 in either of these Houses yet other people cannot drive a school bus at that age. It is policy that retirement age is currently 66 at Bus Éireann but part-time school bus drivers and drivers nominated by the private operators as school bus drivers may continue in this role subject to completing an annual medical examination up to the age of 70. The Department has told me this age limit has been examined and there are no plans to extend it. That is unfair. I ask that we look at this issue.

I commend the Deputy on her attention to the detail of almost all schemes under the aegis of the State. Was the Deputy speaking to the Minister for Education or the Minister for Transport?

The Minister for Transport.

I will revert to the Deputy. Given that, in the context of pensions and so on, we are talking about ending the mandatory retirement age, that matter merits review and consideration.

It does. I thank the Taoiseach.