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Higher Education Minister Says Colleges & Local Authorities Must Ensure Safe Late-Night Travelling Environments For Students.

Thursday, 14 October 2021 12:19

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

File image: Simon Harris/RollingNews

It as the Nitelink, which also serves Leixlip, Celbridge and Maynooth, is not due to return immediately after October 22nd.

The Higher Education Minister says college campuses need to work with town and city councils, to ensure a safer environment for students travelling home from nights out.

Simon Harris says he plans to contact the Transport Minister in the hopes of re-establishing the NiteLink, which serves Leixlip, Celbridge and Maynooth.

It is not due to return after October 22nd.

Minister Harris says students need safe transport after socialising

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