Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to parents concerns regarding the lack of railings or any safety barrier outside a school (details supplied) in County Kildare where the school gate opens directly onto a slip road off the M7 and where pupils using the cycling lane adjacent to the road run the risk of falling onto a busy and dangerous road should they lose their balance; the action he will take to rectify this danger; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45543/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My Department understands that Kildare County Council is not in favour of erecting a barrier at this school as it could have the effect of reducing visibility below normal safe levels for road users. In the event that Kildare County Council permits the installation of a barrier at this school then my Department would have no objection to the school authorities installing and funding the cost of same.