Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

The Deputy, as a Member on the Government side, understands the pressure the Government is under in delivering all public services. I will pass on his views to the Minister for Education and Skills. He should know the school is included in the DEIS programme and continues to receive very significant enhanced supports.

A schools building project to provide a new school on the existing site in Edgeworthstown is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. An application for planning permission has been received and a decision of the local authority is expected shortly. This project will deliver a new 20-classroom primary school plus a special needs unit on the existing school site. All in all, there is a good service being delivered to the school. I heard what the Deputy said and will bring his views to the attention of the Minister for Education and Skills. The Deputy will, of course, realise that we must ensure we live within our means, and that all areas of public expenditure are under very tight pressure.

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