Clare families to be hit by increase in transport charges.

It’s claimed hard pressed Clare Families are set to be hit even further by a hike in school transport fees due to come into effect this September.

The Education Minister is proposing a 78 percent rise for the junior cycle second level students who take the bus and a 28 per cent hike for Senior classes.

The increased charges are also likely to hit national school pupils as well.

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