Welcomes Approval for Athenry Campus School Project to Proceed to Tender.
I warmly welcome the Department of Education’s approval for the Athenry Campus school project to proceed to tender.
The project, which falls under the Large-Scale Capital Programme, will see significant investment in local educational infrastructure, delivering:
• A new 450-pupil post-primary school for Coláiste an Eachréidh, including three Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms.
• A new 16-class primary school for Gaelscoil Riada, incorporating two SEN classrooms.
“This is a major step forward for education in Athenry and a fantastic boost for students, parents, and school staff,” said Minister Canney. “The approval to proceed to tender means we are now moving closer to delivering state-of-the-art school facilities that will meet the needs of our growing population.”
The importance of investing in modern, high-quality learning environments, particularly for students requiring additional educational supports.
“The inclusion of multiple SEN classrooms ensures that children with additional needs will have the resources and space they require to thrive. This project will provide a first-class learning environment that reflects the ambition we have for our young people,” he added.
With this approval, the project will now advance to the tendering stage, where a contractor will be appointed to commence construction. Following the selection process, a Letter of Intent will be issued, with a 14-day standstill period before the formal Letter of Acceptance is granted by the Department of Education.
“This is a critical milestone in the project, and I will continue to engage with the Department to ensure progress remains on track. I want to acknowledge the efforts of the school communities, local representatives, and all stakeholders who have worked hard to bring this project to this stage.”