Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

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Castlebar Educate Together National School is urgently appealing for immediate and resolute actions to be taken by the Minister for Education to address the growing demand for equality-based education. An application is sitting in her Department. Castlebar Educate Together National School is a multi-denominational school, consisting of four teachers and one SNA, with an enrolment of over 120 students. It has been in existence for the past seven years and had a mere 12 pupils back in 2016. One of the school's significant concerns is that the children have no proper playground or playing facility. They are forced to utilise a car park and public area, which poses considerable risk. The school is also operating from two separate campuses with limited classroom space and adequate facilities. That is posing significant challenges for its future. I am kindly requesting that collaboration with the principal, Sarah Calvey, and the staff is explored to ensure alternative options are identified and suitable accommodation is provided.

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