Jerry Buttimer (Cork South-Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Cosgrove is right that there is a need for clarity around additional accommodation. As a former school teacher, I understand fully the school community and its needs. I am told the school has been approved to progress a traditional building project, which will deliver a significant suite of classrooms, specialist teaching spaces and provision for students with special educational needs. This project has been devolved to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB for delivery and is at stage 2B, detailed design. Departmental officials will continue to engage with the ETB and appoint a design team to advance the project. The Department will also continue to liaise with the ETB on the school's accommodation needs pending delivery of the project. I will ask officials in the Department to engage with Senator Cosgrove following this Commencement debate.