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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 23, 2016

MOTION NO. 11

MOTION: Councillor D. Richardson

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on the current amount of School Wardens in Tallaght. Some areas are suffering due to the shortage of Wardens. This needs to be addressed as some schools don't have any Wardens. 

REPORT:

Every effort is made to provide cover at all school warden crossing points across the county having regard to crossing priorities and available resources.  Unfortunately, when relief cover is not available, as happens from time to time, it becomes necessary to temporarily relocate existing school wardens to cover at priority crossings.  In instances where cover cannot be provided, schools are notified immediately.  These situations are monitored closely and immediately when cover becomes available, normal service resumes.  

The Road Safety Officer is currently carrying out counts for additional crossings throughout the County.  When the count is completed and examined, a report will be brought to the Area Committee Meeting

The Council will have relief school wardens coming on stream in the next few weeks, which should help alleviate the current pressure on the system.  As always, you can be assured that every effort is made to provide cover all school warden crossing points across the county having regard to crossing priorities and available resources.