Broadcasting to the Border Counties, Midlands and West, Shannonside Northern Sound.

Local councillor says ongoing protests could impact school bus operators

Schools are set to reopen on Monday with transport operators facing increased fuel costs.

Apr 10, 2026 09:15

Students being 'left stranded' as bus service fails to show up in Roscommon

The service, operated by Bus Éireann, picks up young students in the Four Roads, Rahara and Curraghboy areas.

Oct 22, 2025 08:29

State school transport system failing local students says Fitzmaurice

Deputy Fitzmaurice says he has been flooded with similar complaints about the state's School Transport Scheme

Aug 6, 2024 08:17

Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'

Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'

Mar 6, 2024 08:36

Major changes on the cards for school transport schemes

Many parents have struggled to try get their child a place on the bus to and from school.

Feb 27, 2024 08:46

New school bus service launched in Roscommon

Senator and Fianna Fail representative, Eugene Murphy, called for the creation of the bus service at a Seanad meeting in April of this year.

Sep 25, 2023 13:21

Roscommon TD calls for urgent action on school transport system

School bus places were free for the last academic term, but earlier this year fees were reintroduced.

Aug 22, 2023 11:09

Leitrim councillor urges parents to apply to school transport scheme early

Transport charges have been re-introduced for the next school year but will be capped for families at €125.

Apr 11, 2023 17:18

Over 50 appeals lodged to School Transport Appeals Board this year

The appeals are in reference to decisions on the School Transport Scheme, which provides free school bus places to children.

Dec 23, 2022 13:35

Local Councillor calls for additional school buses to accommodate all children

the department waived fees for bus seats this year in light of the cost of living crisis

Aug 25, 2022 18:19

Waving school transport fees will help struggling families- local Senator

The proposed wavier could save parents up to €500 according to a local Senator.

Jul 6, 2022 13:24

Close to 300 children in the Shannonside Northern Sound region yet to receive place on school transport

Almost three hundred children in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are still to receive a place on school transport due to late payment of fees.

Feb 17, 2021 11:12

Leitrim school bus driver admits concerns over allowing transport operate at full capacity

School bus drivers in the Shannonside Northern Sound region say they have a number of concerns over the plans that would see school buses operate

Aug 14, 2020 16:34

Leitrim bus driver worries timeframe too tight to upgrade transport ahead of return to school

Ballinamore Councillor Caillian Ellis is a school bus driver with over 25 years' experience. He believes that pupils will adhere to any guidance given, but

Jul 27, 2020 11:51

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