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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

QUESTION NO. 8

QUESTION: Councillor C. Keane

"To ask the Manager for an update on my request to have increased signage/traffic calming measures implemented adjacent to Whitechurch National School and to have the metal barrier adjacent extended for safety reasons?"

REPLY:

The Whitechurch National School is at the end of a short cul-de-sac off Whitechurch Road. On approach road markings and substantial signs are provided for traffic on the narrow road as forward visibility is limited. A footpath is provided on the school side of Whitechurch Road and the hazard of children running out a gate onto the road does not occur with the configuration of the school entrance.  A risk associated with children emerging between parked cars may be present but is beyond the scope of barrier provision but is alerted to approaching drivers by the school signs.