Just seven of more than 1,600 appeals over school bus places heard

TD Seán Sherlock said that 'it should work for every family that wises to use the [bus] service'.

Just seven of more than 1,600 appeals by families over access to school bus places have been heard over the last month, prompting calls for an overhaul of the system.

The provision of school transport has been heavily criticised after many students were left without or lost their places this year following a boom in applications when the annual fees were waived.