Fine Gael TD Noel Coonan for Tipperary/South Offaly has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Education of a national school building and refurbishment programme which includes six schools in the constituency.
“Scoil Mhuire Presentation Secondary School in Ballingarry has been included as one of 11 post primary schools that have been approved to go to construction in 2012 for their extension and refurbishment works,” said Noel. “This is very good news for staff, parents and pupils in Ballingarry and I am glad the Government has found the resources to progress this project even in difficult economic times.”
“Also included under the programme of works is a new school at Silvermines NS and refurbishment extension works at Ursuline Convent Thurles, Borrisokane Community College, Nenagh Vocational School and Scoil Ruain, Killenaule. These projects will advance into 2012,” continued Deputy Coonan.
“Meanwhile, SN Cronain Naofa at Dromakeenan was one extension project that was completed this year.
“This announcement will improve facilities for everyone at the schools and I want to compliment all those who campaigned vigorously for the works,” continued Deputy Coonan.
In all, €430m will be spent on educational infrastructure next year, representing the first phase of a €2 billion five-year plan for major school building projects.
Total enrolment in both primary and post-primary schools is expected to grow by around 70,000 over the next six years.
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