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:
Midlands Local Authorities Appoint New CEOs
Laois County Council have appointed a chief executive for the interim.
Community Centre Needed For Offaly Town
A LE Candidate wants to see more available in the area for teenagers and the elderly.
Calls For Expansion For Third Level Education In Laois
A LE Candidate says it would benefit students locally, nationally and internationally.
Arrests Made Following Westmeath Burglary
Two men were detained at a Garda Station in the county.
Young People Priced Out Of Housing Market Says LE Candidate
More affordable housing is needed, he says.
Athlone Road Works Driving Footfall To Other Westmeath Towns - Local Business
A local business claims Athlone traffic has been good for them.
Lough REE RNLI Represented At Buckingham Palace
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution member attended the London garden party over the weekend.
Westmeath ATM Removal Leaving Residents With Minimal Access To Cash - LE Candidate
He claims people are left with no bank and no reliable ATM.
Decision On N4 Upgrade Route Expected This Year
The project received €1.44m in funding earlier this year.
Visitor Centre And Green Gym Set To Be Developed At 'Bog Beach'
The local authority launched a 10-year strategy for the area.
'Rigidity' Of HAP Leaves Domestic Abuse Victim In Athlone Emergency Accommodation For 18 Months
That's the claim from a local TD.
Concerns Raised With Speeding Levels In Rural Offaly
A Local Election Candidate claims people are asking for speed ramps to be installed.
€1.8m Overspend On Midlands Homeless Services Last Year
That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing.
Event In Offaly Celebrating Palestinian And Irish Culture
The event takes place this Saturday.
"Grave" Funding Situation For East Galway And Midlands Cancer Support Centre
Calls are being made by a TD for Government to step in.
Event In Laois To Pull 85 Tonnes In Aid Of Autism Charity
Anyone wanting to attend, or take part, can do so this Sunday.
First Millennial To Become A Saint - "God's Influencer"
The 15 year old passed away in 2006.
Westmeath Home Damaged By Fire
It was feared someone was trapped inside the house.
Westmeath Health Services "Stretched"
A Local Election Candidate says it comes with the territory of increasing populations.
Changes In The Irish Rail Network Could Benefit Entire Line
It's part of the campaign of a Midlands North West European Candidate.
