THE Dolan family are to consider any issues around the removal of a crash barrier just weeks before 18-year-old Enda was knocked down.
Following the student's death in 2014, his family questioned why the Malone Road barrier had been removed and called for it to be reinstated.
The old barrier, at the junction of Sans Souci Park, had been erected in 1977 after two students died in a crash at the same location.
Last year the Department for Regional Development (DRD) agreed to instal new safety measures, and a high kerb and guard rail were constructed.
An independent review into the decision to remove the barrier was also commissioned.
The assessment last year agreed with roads chiefs that the old barrier was "hazardous" due to the poor condition of wooden posts.
It said the process followed in removing it was "reasonable" and "in line with national guidance".
However, the report appears unclear on whether more consideration should have been given to the original reason for the barrier being constructed.
Enda's father Peter Dolan said the family were pleased that a new barrier had been constructed, but would take time to consider the report.
"It has taken us a year-and-a-half to get to where we are today. I think we need to take stock of that," he said.
"At the time the barrier was a big issue because we wanted it reinstated, and the DRD and the minister at the time reinstated the barrier."
He added: "We will take a look at the barrier and the issues surrounding that barrier."
Last night the DRD said it has launched an internal review of all policy documents for safety barriers.
A spokeswoman said an "interim approval process" has also been introduced to ensure any future proposals to remove safety barriers are further assessed.
"We want to express our sincere sympathies to the family of Enda Dolan at this very difficult time," she said.
"Whilst the original reason for the installation of a safety barrier may be of assistance during the design process, the standards and procedures which are applicable at the time of the appraisal take precedence.
"The department, as confirmed by the independent report, agree that in this case, the overall process followed was a reasonable approach to the removal of the safety barrier and the decision was in line with national guidance."
