Bus Éireann will issue temporary tickets to thousands of school students after delays caused by its new computer system.
Around 115 thousand primary and second level students use the annual school bus service and so far only 82 thousand tickets have been issued.
Families are being advised that evidence of payment will be accepted on buses this week.
Bus Éireann is blaming the delay on its new, centralised computer system.
In the past the 650 euro annual tickets were issued at local offices.
Bus Éireann says temporary tickets are being issued via email and post to the tens of thousands of children going back to school this week, while evidence of payment will also be accepted.
It says the remaining tickets will be issued and posted over the coming days, once payment or medical card details have been processed.
It's also advised that while the scheme's closing date was August 1st, late payments will be accepted and tickets issued where seats remain available.
Bus Éireann has set up a helpline for those having problems with the online system - it's available on 1800 945 945.
