asked the Minister for Local Government what steps he intends taking to ensure the safety of children attending Glounthaune National School, all of whom have to cross the Main Cork-Cobh-Youghal road over which since the road was widened cars and lorries now travel at from 60 to 90 miles per hour; and if he will ensure that these steps are taken as a matter of urgency in view of the natural anxiety of the parents of the children.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Safety Measures on Cork Roads.
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The matter is one for the local authority acting in conjunction with the Garda authorities. From enquiries which I have made, I understand that Cork County Council have provided the prescribed warning signs at this location for the past three years and have recently provided road markings to indicate to the children where exactly to cross the road. I also understand that the council are to provide an additional warning sign on each side of the marked crossing point.
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asked the Minister for Local Government if he will ensure that a protective barrier is placed in front of the national school at Carrigtwohill, County Cork to prevent accidents to children leaving the schools and crossing the main Cork-Midleton-Youghal road.
The provision of such a barrier is a matter for the local authority concerned. I shall have a copy of the Deputy's question sent to Cork County Council for their consideration.
Is the Minister aware that proposals from the Cork County Council and the Garda authorities limiting the speed at which cars can pass through these areas have been lying in his Department during the past six months?
If they are, they should not be, and I doubt very much if they are.
Surely the Minister would hardly doubt the Deputy's word?
There is not any review of the road speed limit, whether arterial or county, that has not been done. There are other reviews in progress at the moment which have not been completed and until they are, proposals in from Cork, whether for six months or six days, will have to wait their turn until the general proposals are being considered.