Parents urged to apply for school transport places before this week's deadline

Any applications which are submitted after April 28 will be considered as 'late' meaning families will not be guaranteed a seat and tickets may not be available. File Picture

Parents of students attending junior infants, first year in secondary school or starting in a new school in the upcoming academic year are being urged to register for school transport services before this week's deadline.

The Department of Education says that Bus Éireann's family portal for new applications for school transport for the 2023/2024 academic year will close this Friday, April 28.