Building work to start on Belmullet school in 2012

“I had contacted the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn on behalf of this school.  This school advanced to Tender Stage at the beginning of December and I am pleased that has now been included in the list for Construction Stage in 2012,” said Minister Ring.

Nationally total enrolment in both primary and post-primary schools is expected to grow by around 70,000 between now and 2018 – by over 45,000 at primary level and 25,000 at post primary.

"Enrolment will continue to rise at post-primary level to the year 2024 at least.  In all, €430m will be spent on educational infrastructure next year – representing the first phase of a €2 billion five-year plan for major school building projects.

“The Government are prioritising investment in school buildings in line with the Government’s Capital Investment Programme and I am delighted the Our Lady’s Secondary School will advance to Construction Stage in 2012,” concluded Minister Ring.