I have been informed by the Department of Education that it is finalising the accommodation schedules for the new Gaelscoil campus in Athenry.
The Department has also confirmed that once the schedules are ready, the project will be devolved to the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board for the appointment of a design team.
I am asking the Department of Education to move on this as quickly as possible because the demand for the campus to host both the primary and secondary Gaelscoils is enormous.
Students, staff and parents have historically been subjected to minimal standards but we need now to provide a modern educational facility that is fit for purpose in the modern age.
Education is the foundation of a successful economy and educational facilities need to be of the highest standard.
I will continue to monitor progress on the Gaelscoil campus and ensure that the project remains a key priority for Athenry.