Bus Éireann Alter Schoolbus Route Servicing Students In Blessington

The school bus route for the No 1 School in Blessington will be re-routed for the new school year to include a more accessible collection point for students living in Burgage Manor and Milltown Gate.

“A number of parents from Burgage Manor and Milltown Gate approached my office asking for assistance in making the case to Bus Éireann to re-route the No 1 School Bus to include an alternative collection point for their children. These parents were justifiably concerned about the safety of their primary school children having to cross a busy national road, with no pedestrian crossing, at rush hour each morning,” explained Deputy Jennifer Whitmore.

“Following a representation from my office which included a suggested alternative route and collection point, Bus Éireann have confirmed that they will be re-routing the No 1 School bus to include a more accessible and safer collection point for the students living in Burgage Manor and Milltown Gate. I am delighted that we were able to help these families and ensure that their children have a safe and sustainable way to get to school,” said Ms Whitmore.

Deirdre McCormack, Social Democrats Local Area Representative for West Wicklow added “this is great news for the No 1 School students living in Milltown Gate and Burgage Manor. The N81 is the main route from West Wicklow to Dublin and very busy especially during the morning rush hour. This alternative school bus collection point will mean that these children and their parents will not have to navigate crossing a busy national road on their way to school each morning. I am delighted that we were able to assist in making these children’s school journey safer.”

In conclusion Deputy Whitmore remarked, “every year I am contacted by a huge number of families from across Wicklow asking for help with the School Transport Scheme. This shows the huge demand for access to school bus places and the urgent need to expand this scheme so that every child has a safe and sustainable way to get to school.”