Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
246. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will be supported in purchasing land to install a safe set down area and carpark for the school which is located on the N17; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35499/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn general, individual school authorities are responsible, in the first instance, for ensuring the safety and welfare of children and others in their care, including traffic management measures. The issue of road safety measures outside the vested site areas of schools, such as road signage, traffic calming measures etc., is a matter that should be raised in the first instance with the relevant Local Authority. Local Authorities have the power to decide on road safety measures outside schools and should ensure that measures are in place to protect the safety of local school children.
My Department does not provide funding for site extensions where the original site is not in state ownership. In these cases it is a matter for the Board of Management or the Patron to purchase any site extension required. However, my Department will consider an application for funding (future Summer Works Schemes) to develop a safe set down area and carpark on any new site that may be purchased.
