Schools Building Projects
Seanad Éireann — 2025-09-25
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Shane Curley (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I appreciate that a definite timeline cannot be given. There is a review under way and I hope it moves quickly. As the Minister of State mentioned, two special classes were included in the build. Twenty years ago, Carrabane National School was the first national school outside the city boundary in County Galway to introduce a special class. The school was proactive. Extended members of my own family have benefited enormously from the education they got in special classes in Carrabane National School. It is a shining example of what can be done when people want to bring inclusive education into the education setting.
I urge that we reward them for what they have done over the years. They have survived conditions that students probably should not be learning in and teachers struggle to teach in. I was given a tour of the school by the principal on Monday. They are struggling down there. Whatever can be done, I would really appreciate it.

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Sitting date: 2025-09-25