Remaining applications for school bus places halved

Bus Éireann has said that in the past week it has halved the number of applicants waiting to see if they have a concessionary school bus place.

Despite this, the company said 957 applications have yet to be processed, as late submissions are still being made by parents. This figure is down, however, on the 2,070 applications yet to be processed on August 25.

Children who live more than 3.2km from their nearest primary school, or 4.8km from their closest secondary school, are entitled to school transport. However, those who do not attend their nearest school do not have an automatic entitlement to a seat on the school bus and must apply for a place on a concessionary basis.