That's according to a midlands TD.
School buses operating at full capacity, without proper guidance, could lead to a new Covid-19 lockdown.
That's according to Independent TD Denis Naughten, after an announcement by the Department of Education.
School buses will carry the same number of students as normal - but children over 13 will have to wear masks and kids will be given designated seats.
Deputy Naughten says operators outside Bus Éireann's remit aren't being given proper guidance:
Uisce Eireann Asks People In The Midlands To Conserve Water
The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Midlands Set For Warm Weekend
Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.
Offaly Community Arts Group Donates €10k To Esker Arts Centre
The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.
Teaching Council Rejects Enoch Burke's Bid To Remove Chair And Inquiry Panel
Mr Burke requested that the panel chair, Andy Pike, step aside.
Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban ‘Making A Big Difference’ - Offaly TD
British Government could be set to introduce social media.
Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
Laois TD Highlights Impact Of Social Enterprises Across The Country
Willie Aird is praising those who offer employment in Social Enterprises.
Winners Announced At 2025 Pasture Progress Awards
Wexford's Liam Rochford was named the overall winner.
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Man Jailed For Raping Female Friend At Westmeath IPAS Centre
Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.
Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
Westmeath Historian Asks Midlands Minsters To Push For Heritage Centre
Locals feel a heritage centre could be based out of a vacant property on Mullingar's Church Avenue.
Offaly Marathon To Take Place For Defibrillator Fundraiser
Offaly Community First Responders and Fire Service will be doing the marathon in full fire kit.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Firebomb Attack
The incident happened in Mullingar on Sunday.
Survey Launched To Shape Plans For Enterprise Hub In Westmeath Town
The survey will inform plans for a new Enterprise and Co-working Hub in Kinnegad.
Midlands MEP Welcomes New EU Rules On Genetically Modified Crops
The deal separates New Genomic Techniques into two distinct categories.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Westmeath Rose
The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.
