Local Election candidate concerned over the lack of a pedestrian crossing near Kilkenny school

Independent Ireland local election candidate for the Castlecomer Local Electoral Area, Daniel Burke has described the lack of a pedestrian crossing by Ballyragget National School as 'an accident waiting to happen.'

Burke, a 26-year-old Finance Professional from Ballyouskill, Co Kilkenny, officially declared his candidacy for the Castlecomer Local Electoral Area (LEA) for the upcoming Local Elections in June earlier this year. - READ MORE HERE

The local school is separated from the heavily populated areas of Glenvale, Grove Terrace, and Brookfield by the N77.

"It's quite surprising that a pedestrian crossing hasn’t been installed here yet, after talking to some locals on a recent canvass it was highlighted to me that its not just a hazard for the local school children, but there are a number of residents who have bad mobility who have to cross the road on a daily basis to access the pharmacy," Mr Burke stated.

"It’s just yet another example of the reactive approach taken to issues in this area, which is quite disappointing. I have made the County Council aware of the issue and hope to receive feedback soon," he concluded.