No schoolbuses during red weather warnings, says Bus Éireann

Bus Éireann has said from now on, schoolbuses will not run while a Met Éireann Status-Red weather alert is active.

No schoolbuses during red weather warnings, says Bus Éireann

Bus Éireann has said from now on, schoolbuses will not run while a Met Éireann Status-Red weather alert is active.

The company said that the decision was made as a precaution against severe weather and in the interest of child safety.

"A Status Red weather warning automatically means all school transport services provided by Bus Éireann under the School Transport Schemes are cancelled – in the affected areas – while the warning is in effect," said Bus Éireann.

"While Bus Éireann may not be providing school transport services because of this new policy, it understands that when any severe weather is forecast it remains for each individual school to decide whether that school should close or not.

"Guidance on school closure - provided by the Department of Education and Skills and contained in the Government’s Winter Ready publication - includes specific guidance where there is a Status Red alert relating to strong wind and storm conditions"

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