Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the news that building access works, to provide facilities for special needs pupils, have been approved for Balla National School by the Department of Education under the Additional Accommodation and Emergency Works scheme.
Deputy Mulherin said the access works would include the widening of 10 doors, automation of eight doors, the provision of a new disabled toilet and changing suite, and access ramps.
“This very important work at Balla NS will ensure that the physical environment in the school does not prevent a child with a disability from having meaningful access to education and the school facilities,” Dep Mulherin added.
