Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the reply and for acknowledging in the House that she is conscious of the urgency and importance of the project in Portlaoise. Since the news was received in Portlaoise, students in the school have become despondent and parents are distraught. Teachers and staff feel let down again. Therefore, I urge the Minister of State to use all her power and influence to ensure the project goes ahead.

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