The school transport scheme appears to be undergoing changes. At this point in the year parents are beginning to worry that there will not be a seamless arrangement in September. Many rely on this service, particularly concession passengers in going to work. Will we be given the information in a timely manner if there are to be changes, in the light of the difficulties this issue can cause during the school holidays?

Given the importance of the Irish Glass Bottle site and the large proposal in that regard, the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has indicated that it has concerns. Are alternative sites of a comparable size being considered? Does the Taoiseach share the EPA's concerns?

The Irish Glass Bottle site has been confirmed as a strategic development zone and being an essential part of the programme for Government in the provision of housing, accommodation and for commercial activities. Dublin City Council has to put together a master plan. The question the Deputy raises in respect of the anxieties or concerns people might have is for the city council to deal with in the context of the management plan. Obviously, the Government has made its decision. This is seen as a very strategic development that will improve the opportunities for business and the provision of accommodation, as well as life opportunities for people.

The city council will deal with both the strategic plan and the concerns mentioned by the Deputy.

In respect of school transport, obviously a report has indicated a review is to be conducted in the next school year in regard to implementation, if applicable, in the following academic year. People will say that just because there is a review does not necessarily mean certain outcomes. School transport has been an essential part of the education system since its introduction back in the 1960s. Clearly, the Minister will be careful in his review so students will continue to have the opportunity to travel to school and receive a proper education. It is for some time in the future.

On the same issue, the briefing the Minister got in the Department of Education and Skills pointed out there was significant work under way already with Bus Éireann with a view to making the changes that are proposed. This is even before a review. There was a review announced in the programme for Government but before that announcement there seems to have been significant work going on. Is it likely to happen? The programme for Government refers to a timescale before the budget this year.

The Minister for Education and Skills will answer any questions about this. If the argument is about downsizing buses, there are locations in the country where 50-seater buses may be carrying three or four pupils. It might be on a second run, or otherwise. It is a question of whether there is a way of making-----

The issue concerns concessionary students on those buses.

Is there a way of making it more efficient or effective? It is no harm to carry out a review of some of these elements.