A local Senator has called for the government to remove the retirement age for school bus drivers, if they are medically fit.
Speaking in the Seanad this week, Senator Robbie Gallagher raised the issue of the retirement age of 70 years old for Bus Éireann drivers.
Bus Éireann's policy maintains that drivers over 70 shouldn't drive larger vehicles, such as coaches, for medical reasons.
However, Senator Gallagher believes that for smaller vehicles, like mini-buses, there would be less risk.
He queried the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Michael Moynihan on the issue.
The Minister of State outlined that a commitment was given for an independent assessment of the drivers age cap.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Senator Gallagher said that bus drivers provide a valuable community service.
Senator Gallagher said: "Come September on your radio station, we'll be discussing the shortage of school drivers.
"Here we have a cohort of people who want to work, some are retired, and its a lovely little job for them. They're providing a valuable community service.
"The Minister said to me in the Seanad that he hopes to have an outcome to the latest review. I sincerely hope that that is a positive," he added.
