Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a report on school transport will be published; when the recommendations will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9438/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, School Transport was approved by Government as a topic for inclusion as part of the 2009-2011 round of Value for Money Reviews.

This review is looking at the original objectives of the scheme, whether these objectives remain valid today, the extent to which the objectives are being achieved, and whether there are possibilities for economies or efficiencies that would improve the value for money of the scheme. In this context, the review is also looking at fundamental issues such as eligibility criteria and catchment boundaries.

The report on the Value for Money Review of the School Transport Scheme is currently being finalised.