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Senator Comyn with Marymount National School Principal, Jane Kirwan
Marymount National School in Drogheda has been approved for a new 20-classroom building.
The building, which will include four dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn.
Senator Comyn said it is a hugely important and welcome day for both Marymount and Louth.
"This new school building is not just welcome, it is essential. Pupils and staff have endured unacceptable conditions for far too long, and today’s confirmation brings long-overdue certainty,” she said.
Marymount NS which was built in 1969 is reported to have faced long-standing structural and environmental challenges, including damp, poor insulation, overcrowding and limited SEN facilities.
Senator Comyn said teachers and staff have shown extraordinary dedication in what she called "difficult circumstances".
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Senator Comyn said this is a significant investment package for Louth, which has a "strong emphasis on special education".
"The expansion of capacity at both mainstream and special schools is essential to ensure every child can access an appropriate school place close to home,” Senator Comyn said.
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