Galway East deputy Sean Canney has welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education that the proposal to amalgamate the Boys and Girls National Schools in Athenry is part of the Department’s Capital plans.
The proposal will include the construction of a new fit for purpose national school to ensure that Primary School education in Athenry is delivered in modern educational facilities fully quipped to deliver education for our children.
“I commend the Board of Management in both schools, parents and staff for their total commitment to the proposal to amalgamate”.
“Athenry has seen major investment in secondary education over the last five years and we now need to deliver the same type of investment in the primary education sector,”he said.
“It is important that we work to ensure that national education in Athenry receives investment to ensure the future of education in Athenry. I am also working closely with Cllr. Gabe Cronnelly to push for the development of the Gaelscoil campus for Athenry,” he concluded.
