FG criticises 40% rise in school transport charges

Fine Gael claims a rise in school transport charges is putting an unfair strain on hard-pressed families across the country.

Fine Gael claims a rise in school transport charges is putting an unfair strain on hard-pressed families across the country.

After Easter, parents will have to pay €46 and €71 per week to have their children bussed to primary and secondary schools respectively.

Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says this is an unreasonable rise of 40%.

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