An application has been submitted for funding that would install salt and gritting bins at all Clare schools.
It follows a raft of reports from constituents in recent weeks of children slipping, falling and sustaining injuries on footpaths and shared walking surfaces due to seasonally hazardous icy conditions.
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Although the local authority lacks the sufficient resources to provide the school equipment itself, five new mini-gritters will be delivered to each municipal district next year.
Sixmilebridge Independent Councillor PJ Ryan is hopeful the Department of Education will also intervene in a positive manner.
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