Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

The Minister informed the House last night that not only has the pledge been kept but it is ahead of target with half the number delivered in the first two years, which is very welcome.

I pay tribute to the excellent work done in providing new schools or building extensions. The quality is high and it probably increases the demand for better facilities from other neighbouring schools. The €390 million capital application for primary schools is broadly at the same level as 2007.

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