Children without bus transport to walk 17km to school

Some 15 students failed to secure a bus place since the introduction of free school transport.

Children and parents are to walk 17km to school this morning along country roads to highlight the families who have been left without a place on the school bus.

Approximately 15 students who have been left without a place in Co Meath will walk to school along the Ballivor to Trim Rd.