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O'Malley welcomes refurbishment funding boost for 15 Dun Laoghaire schools
Progressive Democrats press release
January 31, 2006
O’Malley welcomes refurbishment funding boost for 15 Dun Laoghaire schools
The news that 15 Dun Laoghaire schools have got the go-ahead for vital refurbishments has been welcomed by Progressive Democrats TD Fiona O’Malley.
Approximately €78m will be spent by schools across the State this summer on projects such as gas, electrical and mechanical upgrades, refurbishment of Science labs or Home Economics rooms, roof replacement and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.
The Dun Laoghaire Deputy warmly welcomed the news, as inclusion on the Summer School Works Scheme list means that schools will get much-needed improvements such as outdoor play areas during the summer months.
“I am delighted that so many schools are included in the programme announced today by the Government. I am sure today’s news will be welcomed by the management and teaching staff of the schools, as well as the parents of pupils across the State,” she said.
“A total of 172 schools across Dublin will share €28 million. Naturally I am particularly delighted that 15 schools from my own community are to receive a portion of those funds to have the necessary work carried out.”
Deputy O’Malley paid tribute to the staff and board of management at all the schools listed, and expressed the hope that refurbishment work would commence as soon as possible.
Primary schools in Dun Laoghaire set to benefit include:
*Harold Boys NS, Dalkey, which will get new toilets
*San Nioclas Myra, Kinsealy; roofs
*SN Croc Ainbhil, Lr Kilmacud Road; mechanical
*St Augustine’s School, Obelisk Park; toilets
*Benincasa Special School, 1 Mount Merrion Avenue; toilets
*Scoil Padraig Naofa B, Hollypark, Foxrock; toilets
*Scoil Colmcille Senior, Wyattville, Ballybrack; play area
*Scoil Mhuire, Shankill; roofs
*St Colmcille Jun NS, Wyattville, Ballybrack; play area.
Post-primary schools in Cork set to benefit include:
*Dominican College, Sion Hill, Blackrock, which will get mechanical works
*Rockford Manor Secondary School, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock; a science lab
*Loreto Abbey Secondary School, Dalkey; windows
*St Andrew’s College, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock; roofs
*Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education, Cumberland Street; mechanical works
*Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Pearse Street; electrical works
By schools undertaking works such as roof repairs and window replacement during the summer months, there is minimal disruption for the school community.
All the schools covered by the initiative will be contacted directly by the Building Unit of the Department of Education with details of the grant aid being provided and instructions on how to proceed.
For further information please contact Mary Minihan in the Progressive Democrats press office on 01-6183615 or 087-1225140. Many thanks.