A reminder has been issued to North West parents that today is the payment deadline for the school transport scheme.

If the fees are not met on time, then a child will not be guaranteed a seat on the school bus.

For the following school year, a place costs €50 for a primary school student, and €75 for post primary.

Sligo independent Cllr Marie Casserly has urged parents to make sure they are in with a chance of availling of the scheme: