{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a8fffcf6cdb05b891429c91?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Frustrated Meath Mum Speaks Out as 23 Children Left Without School Bus Places - 27/08/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1787819378636-e1bcf2cc-b114-4688-abf4-4ad091a49cf3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At least 23 children in Carlanstown and North Meath have been left without a place on the school bus to O’Carolan College in Nobber, just days before schools reopen.</p><p><br></p><p>Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and Education spokesperson Darren O’Rourke is calling on the Government to urgently provide additional places, saying key recommendations from the School Transport Scheme review have not been implemented.</p><p><br></p><p>He says the affected families are facing significant stress, with some parents potentially having to change their working arrangements as a result.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy O’Rourke has written to the Minister for Education, Michael Moynihan, seeking approval for extra capacity on the affected routes.</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Deputy Darren O’Rourke, and also by Audrey, whose daughter is one of the children without a place.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}