Government grants permission for new Special Educational Needs Classrooms at Laois school

Sean Fleming TD has announced that Castletown National School has received permission from the Government to proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms, a drop-off point for students and new parking facilities.

The Government has given approval to the school to now proceed to sign the contract with the builder and organise them to move on-site to begin construction works.

"The building of the two new classrooms for special educational needs will provide quality resources and facilities that the children rightfully deserve," said the Minister of State.

"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 Castletown National School, 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," the TD said.