Co Kildare TD welcomes extension to national school

A Co Kildare TD  has received confirmation that the Department of Education has approved an extension to the Tiermohan National School (NS).

Deputy Frank O'Rourke said:“The Department of Education has approved a three classroom extension to the Tiermohan National School (NS). This is a much needed facility for Tiermohan.”

He said:“Last year, I met with the Principal of the School and saw at first hand the need for this extension. I made representations to the Minister and the Department of Education to put pressure on to secure approval for this extension. I am delighted that the extension has now been approved.”

Deputy O'Rourke said:“We need investment in ours schools. We must make greater progress on the construction of the new schools. A new Scoil Phadraig Boys National School for Clane, the construction of the New CCS School together with St. Raphaels Special School and St. Patricks N.S in Celbridge, St. Joseph's for Kilcock, the construction of the New St. Mary's Boy's National School on the Moyglare Road for Maynooth and the completion of the Maynooth Education Campus; are all projects that I raise with the Department.”

He said:“As our demand grows for extra school places, we must build extensions or provide new schools for growing areas. I am delighted that Tiermohan have been successful in securing approval for their extension. Great credit is due to the Principal, Parents and Board of Management for their work in securing this approval.”