Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
123 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the review of school catchment boundaries; and if this will deal with anomalies in the system which are causing concern to and hardship for many families. [33513/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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.
