Minister Lawless Confirms Progress In Proceeding To Tender Stage For A New School Building For St. Mary's Girls' Post Primary School In Naas

Saturday, 14 December 2024 09:50

By Lauren Gray

Which will include six classrooms for students with special educational needs

Local Fianna Fail Minister James Lawless TD has just received confirmation today from the Department of Education that St. Mary's Girls' Post Primary School, that Naas has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for their new school building.

Minister Lawless stated that this is a crucial step in the progression of this large new school building project in Naas.

It will consist of a new 1,000 pupil post primary school building which also includes six classrooms for students with special educational needs, he explains.

James Lawless wants to pay tribute to the all the management, staff, students, parents and the Boards of Management who have all worked hard to get this new school building and facilities their school deserves.

Minister Lawless says he will continue to work with the school, the Department of Education to complete this project as soon as possible.

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