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It's hoped new safety measures in the vicinity of an Ennis primary school will give parents the confidence to allow their children to walk or cycle. As part of the Safe Routes to School Programme, which has been developed by the National Transport Authority and Green Schools, works worth €175,000 will be carried out on the Kilrush Road near Ennis National School. The project includes new ramped controlled and uncontrolled crossings as well as drainage kerbs, bollards and signage. Principal of Ennis Natinal School Ray McInerney says once it's clear that walking or cycling along the route is safe for a child, parents will feel more comfortable letting them do so.