Robust debate discusses speeding outside schools

There was a robust debate on speeding outside of schools in Co. Roscommon at yesterday's council meeting.

Fianna Fáil Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice brought a motion forward calling for speed ramps to be installed in the vicinity of all schools in towns and villages over the next 3 years.

However, members of the council's management team said it would be difficult to implement the proposal without support from the Department of Education and Transport.

Independent Councillor Tom Crosby believes the cost wouldn't be too high:

Cllr Michael Holland says some drivers are still trying to avoid ramps:

Council Chief Executive Shane Tiernan says a pragmatic approach is needed: