Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)

I want the Minister to understand the situation, namely, a new board of management and a new principal. I ask him to bear this fact in mind. They cannot take responsibility for the situation.

While expenditure on a security camera may not be seen as a priority in the Department's eyes, the school's dilapidated appearance led to a high degree of vandalism. That has since ceased. As a matter of urgency, I ask the Minister to consider an offer on the table. A new school would be built on site without any disruption and at no cost to the Department other than the cost of the lease. It could be done quickly.

The Minister mentioned he is considering a priority scheme. I hope this school will be afforded top priority within that scheme.

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