The Education Minister has been briefed on safety concerns outside schools in south Donegal.

It comes as Minister Helen McEntee was visiting the region on Friday and had a number of engagements including the official opening of a new extension at Cólaiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon.

As part of discussions, long awaited traffic calming measures at Dunkineely National School was raised with the Minister.

It will be next year before work on the proposed safety measures outside the school will begin.

Fine Gael Senator Boyle is hopeful that Minister McEntee will speak to the Transport Minister on the issue: