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Scoil Mhuire Milford school building

Summary

Charles Ward says Scoil Mhuire Milford is unsafe and unfit for purpose, with serious toilet, space and road-safety problems. The Taoiseach asks for the school’s exact status and says he will see whether the matter can be progressed with the Minister.

I am sure the Taoiseach and the Minister for education are aware that Scoil Mhuire Milford in County Donegal is not fit for purpose.

There are severe issues with the children's toilets in the current building.

There is no green play area, denying children the opportunity for any meaningful physical activity.

There is a severe lack of classroom space and, as a result, teachers are forced to teach in corridors and store rooms.

There is a severe safety issue with the road, with the front gate opening out onto it.

Many children have had near-misses. No form of refurbishment can address these issues. The school is simply too old. A new school building is required to ensure the children in Milford are able to receive a proper education and to develop in a safe environment.

Will the Taoiseach commit to reviewing this situation to ensure Scoil Mhuire Milford is given the opportunity to build a new school? It has the land and is ready to go.

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Again, I do not have the specifics or the background. Has the school applied? Is it in the process? It has applied.

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It is ready but it has been denied time and again.

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That does not make sense. It is either in the system or it is not.

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It is in the system.

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Is it at stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3?

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It is waiting.

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Verona Murphy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

This is not a back and forth. I ask the Deputy to provide the details.

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If the Deputy gives me the details, we may be able to progress the matter with the Minister. Has it been sanctioned?

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