School Wardens are probably better known as, or referred to by school goers as the 'Lollipop People'. Kildare County Council currently employs 22 fulltime School Wardens.
A School Warden is employed by the Local Authority (City or County Council) and they operate under Section 96 of the 1961 Road Traffic Act. A warden is empowered to stop and hold traffic in order to allow school children cross the road safely, in the vicinity of a primary school. A school warden is employed by the Local Authority to operate a primary schools. School Wardens do not operate at Second level schools or higher.
The road safety officer has overall responsibility for school wardens in county Kildare. A school warden is recognised by the bright yellow and red coloured Hi visibility coat and the Stop Sign that they carry.
Any driver who fails to stop for a school warden, while operating on a school crossing is liable to receive a fine of €160.00