Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Erin McGreehan, has welcomed the inclusion of six school building projects in Louth under the Education Sectoral Plan announced today by the Minister for Education.
The six schools included in the plan are to progress to tender and/or construction in 2026 and 2027. These projects include:
- A new school building for Drogheda Educate Together
- An extension for De La Salle College Dundalk
- An extension for St. Vincent’s Secondary School Dundalk
- A new school building for St. Mary’s Secondary School Drogheda
- A new school building for St. Ita’s Special School Drogheda
- A new school building for Marymount National School Drogheda
The NDP Sectoral Investment Plan involves a capital investment of €7.55bn in our schools and Youth Sector for the 2026 to 2030 period. This investment builds on progress made over recent years and will support the operation of the school system and the Youth sector with the necessary infrastructure and facilities for the years ahead.
It will be broken down as follows:
- €5 billion of NDP funding to support prioritised project rollout to provide additional capacity and modernisation of facilities with strong special education dimension to all projects
- €2.25 billion of NDP funding to focus on supporting the existing school estate in terms of maintenance, minor works and ICT grant funding, Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
- €0.3 billion to be used as a contingency fund for 2026 to 2030 period.
Speaking on the announcement, Deputy Erin McGreehan stated:
“I am absolutely delighted to hear that under the Education Sectoral Plan that these 3 major school building projects will progress to tender and or construction over 2026 and 2027. These works will provide better working conditions for the teachers, staff, and further enhance the learning experience of the students.
“These project ensure students have equal access to first class facilities, regardless of their abilities. These projects will go on to provide a supportive environment where they will allow students to excel, learn, and thrive.
“As a population we are well regarded for our high standard of education, and in Fianna Fáil we are committed to enhancing the learning experiences for our students nationwide, and ensuring they have access to first class facilities”.
For further information, reach out to Erin McGreehan.
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