School bus was 24 years old and roads weren’t even fit for bikes

THE National Parents Council, Post-Primary, is concerned about many issues affecting the 12-to-18 age bracket, none more so than the difficulties as regards school transport.

The overall safety record has been good and a lot of credit for this must go to the schoolbus drivers.

However, in the last year, with at least six major accidents now on record, parents have become very concerned.