Tony McCormack (Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am looking for the Taoiseach's support for a new school building at Ard Scoil Chiaráin Naofa in Clara, County Offaly. The existing school building is simply not fit for purpose. It is outdated, overcrowded and lacking in proper facilities. The school community, including teachers, parents and local residents, have been calling for a new building for years. There is a proposed site at Drayton Villa. This site was purchased by Offaly County Council years ago and is to be purchased by the Department of education, but nothing has happened. We need clarity on this. Has this project moved beyond the design stage? When can the people of Clara expect real progress on this urgently needed development? I sent in written PQs and the replies I got were only waffle. We need proper movement on this, and I am looking for the Taoiseach's support on it.

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