Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)

No time was ever as suitable or appropriate for this project to go ahead because of the current reducing costs, the new design available and the speed at which this much needed school could be provided. Again, I ask the Tánaiste to reconsider this, on the basis that everything is suitable. It was the Department, in consultation with the OPW architect, which was responsible for a great deal of the delay. The rejection of the €300,000 under the devolved scheme was not a decision taken lightly by the people. It was because of the inadequacy of the space being provided.

There are currently five teachers, three special resource teachers and two special needs assistants in the school. Surely to God, with 117 students it is overcrowded and health and safety considerations are an issue.

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