Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)

As a result of the success of the Celtic tiger economy, expectations on the delivery of projects in quality and quantity have been transformed. A senior cleric in my church recently expressed the view that modern national schools are so good, he does not understand why parents would choose to go private. In truth, few do, although sometimes there can be issues other than educational ones in that choice.

Many schools are looking forward to the resumption of the excellent summer works scheme where their applications have been frozen until funding is resumed. There are provisions to tackle emergencies.

A particular issue in south Tipperary is the long promised provision of a site for the gaelscoil in Clonmel which was identified as promised by the Minister last May. We hope this will lead on to a new building.

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