I seek an update from the Minister for Education and Skills on the progression of the Holy Family primary school in Mullingar on behalf of the principal, staff, parents and children. I urge the Minister to continue working with the Department and all contracted parties to ensure that the school is delivered by the end of the year.

I thank Deputy Burke for the continued pressure he is putting on in raising this question again. I know it reflects the desire of the community to see a conclusion. There have been so many false expectations on the date and I do not wish to add to the frustration and anxiety. I have received feedback from my officials. We are very lucky to have a great clerk of works and a good team involved who are very vigilant. I will say that we need to have the project completed by the end of the year. It has gone on for too long and we must finish it by the end of the year.