St. Fiacc’s National School in Graiguecullen has been granted planning permission for four new general classrooms.
The planning permission approved by Laois County Council is for four new general classrooms and the central activity area of 2 outdoor play safe and the provision of additional car parking spaces.
It also involves the demolition of 2 temporary accommodation structures that are currently on the site.
The news was confirmed by Minister for State in the Department of Finance Sean Fleming.
The Laois TD welcomed the development and said the news is good as it will service the growing population.
He said: “This is indeed very welcome news for this school in an area of growing population.
“There has been a strong demand for new permanent classrooms for St. Fiacc’s National School because of the growing population in Graiguecullen and surrounding areas over a long number of years.
“The interesting thing is that this school actually crosses the boundaries of Co. Laois and Co. Carlow.
“Laois County Council have granted planning permission with 11 planning conditions and separately there is a concurrent planning application with Carlow County Council which I expect will be completed very shortly.
“Overall, I want to thank the Board of Management the Principal and all the staff in the school for their work on behalf of the students.
“The parents of the students in this school will be very pleased with this and ultimately the school is a vital service for all the local community.
“I now look forward to the preparation of the documents to go out to tender with a view to construction commencing as soon as practical.”
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