The reference to contract maintenance as referred to by the Deputy relates to the overall activities undertaken by Bus Éireann as opposed to the specific services provided under the School Transport Scheme.
My Department is satisfied that the financial accounting for Bus Éireann's operation of the School Transport Scheme, including the Bus Éireann Annual Report and the annual independently audited account of the school transport scheme is in full compliance with the 1975 Summary of Accounting Arrangements and with all relevant accounting standards and guidelines.
Copies of the above reports for the years 2006 - 2015 inclusive, are available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.