NOVEMBER 2007

Keaveney Raises Educational Issues in the Seanad

Senator Cecilia Keaveney on Thursday in the Seanad spoke on the education statements and asked that the small numbers of primary schools that are almost ready to go to construction, are given letters allowing them to do so at the earliest possible opportunity. This would include schools in the Moville and Clonmany areas.

Senator Keaveney commented, “A fundamental in everyone’s life is the right to education. When I was made Seanad spokesperson on this I made it clear that it is one of the basic rights. I realise the pressures on the Minister due to areas of significant growth that are putting demands on her resources for primary school buildings.

I outlined that for the small number of schools involved there has been a long road to achieve the status that they had gained and their needs were real and pressing. The minister listened attentively and has indicated she will be in a position to know more post the forthcoming budget”, concluded Senator Keaveney.

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