Parents take bus protest to the minister

PARENTS plan to picket the constituency office of Minister of State Dr Tim O’Malley in Limerick today in protest at the lack of adequate school transport facilities for their children.

The campaign for an extra school bus for students attending Salesian College, Pallaskenry, will move to Dooradoyle tomorrow evening following a lunchtime protest during Fianna Fáil ceremonies in Ennis, Co Clare, marking the 30th anniversary of party founder Eamon de Valera’s death.

On Monday, a spokesperson for the parents said they would also highlight their grievances by travelling by bus to Co Cavan where ministers are due to attend a major childcare conference.