Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. His response is quite positive and I am delighted with it. The Minister of State mentioned the temporary classrooms which were put in place in the not-too-distant past. The school principal is very happy with that accommodation for now. As the Minister of State said, it is on the move and it is most important that things are happening. As the Minister of State said in his reply, contact will be made with the school in the coming weeks, I hope in the next month or two, to proceed further with the project. It is very important. I cannot stress enough the commitment and dedication of the principal and teachers. They put in a huge amount of work. The children are very well looked after. They days can be difficult with 36 children all with special needs. We can appreciate this. All of the staff work together to make the days better for the children and their families. As the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Garvey and the Minister of State know, the Government is dedicated to looking after the needs of such children. I welcome this very much. It is long overdue and it is happening now.