Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-22
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Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh (SF), Kildare South

Curragh Community College in my constituency of Kildare South is in a state of utter disrepair. The school community was promised a new school building nearly a decade ago and they are still waiting. There are several problems with mould and leaks. The ceilings are falling in and the conditions are absolutely hazardous. A number of classrooms have already closed; therefore, students are on a rotation between attending on site and home learning. For students sitting State exams, it is completely unfair. Students cannot be expected to learn, nor should teachers and staff be expected to work in such conditions. I commend the students who contacted me directly and their parents. The students are staging a walk-out next Tuesday in protest. It should not have had to come to this. I was due to meet the students last week and they had another unexpected school closure due to issues with their water. It is happening very frequently. The level of disruption is unacceptable. I have written to the Tánaiste's party colleagues the previous Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the current Minister, Deputy Naughton. I have submitted parliamentary questions. I do not know what else we can do. We need an immediate intervention. Will the Tánaiste please intervene to deliver this new school building as a matter of urgency?

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Sitting date: 2026-01-22