The development of a new building for St Oliver Plunkett’s National School in Balrothery, north county Dublin has received approval to go to tender.
Local TD and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Education Norma Foley and school Principal Mairead Murphy met to discuss the proposal yesterday, at which Principal Murphy outlined the need for an extension.
“I was delighted to host today’s meeting and hear the positive news that St. Oliver Plunkett’s National School, Balrothery can now proceed to tender,” Minister O’Brien said.
“I think it is clear for all to see that this Government has put a significant focus, and made massive investment in Education over the past two very challenging years.
“In North County Dublin we have a number of new schools under construction, both national and secondary schools and having recently visited Balrothery national school it was very clear to me that it was in urgent need of a new school building.
“I’d like to commend Principal Murphy, Board of Management Chair Sheila Macken and Chair of Balrothery Community Council Kevin Tolan who have been strong advocates and indeed the wider Board of Management, teachers, parents and students who have campaigned for their new school.
“Having worked with the school on this issue for a number of years now I hope to see this project progress as a matter of urgency,” he said.