Leitrim primary school to see new special education facilities
Funding has been confirmed for a special education classroom and three tuition rooms at St Clare’s National School, Manorhamilton.
A new special education class and three special education tuition rooms have been announced for a Leitrim primary school.
The announcement was made on June 17 by Minister for Education, Hildegard Naughton TD.
St Clare’s National School in Manorhamilton will receive one special education classroom and three special education tuition rooms.
In Sligo, Carn National School in Gurteen has been granted funding for one mainstream classroom with a Universal Access WC, alongside a special education classroom.
Local TD Minister Frank Feighan welcomed the news.
“I want to congratulate the Board of Management and principal of both schools for their efforts in securing these extra class and tuition rooms for their pupils. I am sure this will come as a great sense of relief to the parents of the children who will benefit from the classes,” said Minister Feighan.
“In conclusion I wish the teachers and management every success and I wish to thank them for their dedication and work in what sometimes is a challenging career particularly in special education,” he concluded.
Councillor for the Manorhamilton area James Gilmartin also welcomed the announcement, saying, “This is a significant investment in St. Clare's National School and in the future of education in Manorhamilton, ensuring pupils have access to the facilities they need to thrive.
“Congratulations to the Board of Management, school leadership, staff, parents and the wider school community on reaching this important milestone. Wishing everyone every success as the project progresses to the next stage.”