Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I attended the same public meeting last night and it was harrowing to listen to students, teachers and parents. It is shocking that the school has only two toilet cubicles for 207 boys. The number of boys is set to increase to 256 in September. Teachers do not have a staff room and must correct copies and school work in their cars. The number of students has doubled since 2006 and the new building has been on the cards for 17 years. A problem has arisen with the transfer of ownership of the site to the Department. I urge the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Skills to ensure the necessary action is taken on behalf of the school community of Monasterevin. The school should not have to endure more months or years of delay.

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