Their CEO is branding the stipulation as anti-environment.
Calls are being made to remove the 3.2km distance required to access the school transport scheme.
Irish Rural Link believe that rises in fuel prices will be an added pressure on parents already dealing with back to school costs.
Currently, a student must live 3.2km or further from their school to avail of the scheme.
CEO of Irish Rural Link, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland says it contradicts government policy on climate change:
Offaly Domestic Violence Service Welcomes Proposed Criminal Law Bill
Jennie’s Law includes measures to strengthen Ireland’s response to sexual offences.
Laois Man To Walk Around Ireland To Raise Funds For Sick Children
Prabeen Rawal is aiming to raise €50k for a children's charity.
Laois Community Moves To Revive Traditional St Brigid’s Festival
The Timahoe community has begun preparations for a February 1st festival.
1,300 Year Old Human Remains Discovered At Offaly Bog After Storm Eowyn
Some remains date back to between AD 662 and 817.
Independent Artists Unite For Free Midlands Music Night
There will be song, spoken word, poetry and much more.
HSE Apologises For "Egregious Errors" In Care For Midlands Woman Crushed By Horse
Bryonny Sainsbury died after being crushed by a horse in August 2021.
Too Many 'Problems' For Musk To Buy Ryanair
It follows a public spat between Mr. Musk and Michael O'Leary.
Midlands MEP Calls Out Donald Trump Amid Tariff Threat
Barry Cowen believes Donald Trump does not speak for the American people.
Adjournment Granted Over Dangerous Driving Case Which Led To Girl's Death
Babak Meshkat is accused of dangerous driving leading to the death of his daughter.
Laois Man Gets Seven Years For Abusing Daughter
The offences took place between 1977 and 1983.
Man Arrested For Laois Burglaries
The 19 year old has been arrested, detained and charged.
Over 100 Children Recorded Homeless In Midlands Amid Action Plan
A public consultation's been launched today.
Historic Convent Cross Returns To Laois Town After 30 Years
The stone cross is now being returned to the people of Abbeyleix.
Enterprise Minister Attending World Economic Forum
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is representing the Government in Davos.
IFA President In Strasbourg For Anti-Mercosur Farmers’ Protest
The Mercosur deal has yet to be ratified.
Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar Ask Patients To Consider Treatment Options
Patients with non-emergency conditions must seek assistance from other parts of the health service.
Westmeath Actress Receives IFTA Nomination
Niamh Algar is in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama.
ODVSS To Sit Before Justice Committee On Domestic Violence Bill
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service will discuss the ''Criminal Law Bill' in front of the Government Committee today.
Longford-Westmeath TD Calls For Stronger Traveller Mental Health Supports
Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke is making the case for her Traveller constituents.
Ryanair CEO Hits Back At Musk Buying Airline
Musk is suggesting he will buy the airline amid an online feud with Michael O'Leary.
