Kilcullen school extension to begin next year

An extension to Schoil Bhride NS will commence construction in 2014, writes Brian Byrne.

The school was one of two County Kildare ones in a list published today by the Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn TD.

The second school is in Rathangan, and both are included on a list of 70 projects to go to construction in 2014. These 70 school projects will deliver over 27,500 permanent school places, of which over 21,000 are additional places. The remainder will be the replacement of temporary or unsatisfactory accommodation.

The announcement has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon, who says the projects were 'badly needed' and will also provide local employment in their construction.