Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I echo those comments with regard to the work done by the Sisters of Mercy.

I am disappointed that the reply did not contain an answer to my question. However, the Minister of State did say that the Department is working closely with CEIST, as the school patron, on the matter.

I am on record as asking the Minister for Education the following question a number of times. I again ask for her to arrange a meeting between herself and her officials with both of the Oireachtas Members who represent the county and the principal of the school so that we can advance the project. The local authority is very willing to work with the Department to make sure that this major infrastructural project in the county town benefits the community. I pay tribute to the CEO and staff of the local authority for their tireless work on behalf of all of the people in the county. They always put County Longford first in anything that they do. I ask the Minister of State to convey to the Minister for Education my request that she meets the two Oireachtas Members from the county, the school principal and Department officials to make sure that we progress this project.