Update given on construction of New Mercy Convent Primary School in Naas

By Kim O'Leary

Construction works on a new brand new post-primary school in Naas is said to be on schedule after the project was started last May, according to Labour Representative Emmet Stagg.

Kildare North Labour General Election Candidate Emmet Stagg was in contact with the Minister for Education seeking an update on progress with the Construction of the New Mercy Convent Primary School in Naas, a project which commenced last May.

The Minister has advised Mr. Stagg that Phase 1 of the project which involved the construction of a temporary school to house pupils has been completed and the pupils have now moved into this temporary accommodation.

The Minister further advised that Phase 2 of the project which involves the demolition of the existing school building and the construction of the new permanent 32 classroom school has recently commenced.

Welcoming the progress Kildare North General Election Candidate Emmet Stagg  stated that "the project is due to finish in May 2019, and the project was on schedule,"and he concluded by stating that he looked forward to the opening of the New State of the Art Facility for the pupils and teachers of the school next year.