Laois school approved for two new special classrooms
Our Lady’s Meadow Primary School, Durrow given green light for construction works to start
Approval has been given to Our Lady’s Meadow Primary School, Durrow to proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms by the government.
Seán Fleming TD, outgoing Minister of State and general election candidate confirmed that construction works can now proceed.
"The building of the two new classrooms for special educational needs will provide quality resources and facilities that the children rightfully deserve," said Minister Fleming.
"Thank you to the school management, teachers and staff, parents and everyone involved for all their hard work to get this project to this stage.
"I would also like to thank the Minister for Education for engaging with me on this issue for Our Lady’s Meadow, to ensure that the project can proceed to construction.
"Special education has always been a personal priority for me and for Fianna Fáil. It is important to invest in education, and in turn invest in young people’s futures. Education is the key to young people’s success."