Safety Fears At Westmeath School Following E-Scooter Near Misses

The move comes after near collisions with e-scooters.

A Westmeath national school is concerned for pupils' safety.

It's after several near misses with e-scooters outside Scoil na gCeithre Maistri on the Brawny Road in Athlone. 

Fianna Fail Councillor Frankie Keena says safety measures need to be put in before someone is seriously injured. 

He's meeting with the principal of the school and a district engineer to discuss installing a safety ramp outside the school. 

Councillor Keena says he's also aware of issues on the greenway:

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