Council asked to assist with parking at Leitrim primary school
Possible changes to the bring bank location could create additional space for parking at Drumlease NS.
Calls have been made for Leitrim County Council to assist with the provision of car parking at a Leitrim primary school amid concerns over the current parking situation.
A meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District heard that parents and staff at Drumlease National School in Dromahair are concerned regarding the car parking situation at the school.
A motion from Cllr Mary Bohan stated, “I propose that Leitrim County Council assist with the provision of car parking at Drumelase National School, Dromahair. This could be achieved by moving the bring bank to the side of the Council office.”
Cllr Bohan told the meeting that, “It’s a busy route. It has been suggested that if the bring banks were to be moved to the side rather than in front, it could be a drop-off and pick-up place.”
A Council response noted that the location and operation of the bring bank is under review following a recent road safety audit on the Safe Routes to School scheme constructed to Drumlease National School.
“The implementation of these measures and the design to the proposed extension to the National School will have to be taken into consideration before any further changes to parking are made,” the response concluded.
Cllr Pádraig Fallon commented that it is “good to hear” that the location and operation of the bring bank is under review.