179 Deputy Ulick Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reasons for the delay in publishing the review of school transport scheme, which has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35790/10]

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 looked 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 also looked at fundamental issues such as eligibility criteria and catchment boundaries, with a view to achieving efficiencies and value for money in the Scheme.

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