School transport 'a shambles' as pupils 'left on side of road'

Cork county councillors said the situation is creating a lot of mental anguish for families

Cork county councillors are seeking a meeting with Education Minister Norma Foley over the 'absolute shambles' in school bus transport. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Rollingnews.ie

The education minister has been urged to intervene in the 'shambolic' school transport system, with claims that scores of pupils are being left on the side of the road while private buses, which could be used to help, lie idle.

Cork county councillors are seeking a meeting with Education Minister Norma Foley over the issue.