South-West Cork primary schools
Seven new primary schools are approved in Bantry, Bere Island, Ballingeary, Ballydehob, Castletownshend, Crossmahon and Skibbereen, with £387,634 sanctioned; timing is not yet known. Additional accommodation is also proposed at Ballinspittle.
asked the Minister for Education the number of new primary schools to be erected or renovated in south-west Cork this year; the location of each school; and the amount of money allocated.
Comment on this
My Department have approved proposals to provide seven new primary schools in south-west Cork. The schools will be located in the following areas: Bantry; Ballinakilla, Bere Island; Ballingeary; Ballydehob; Castletownshend; Crossmahon; Skibbereen. To date grants amounting to £387,634 have been sanctioned towards the cost of the schools. At this stage it is not possible to say when building will start or be completed.
It is also proposed to provide additional accommodation at Ballinspittle national school.