Approval granted for extension of St Senan's Primary School in Enniscorthy

APPROVAL has been granted for the proposed extension of St Senan’s Primary School in Enniscorthy to go proceed to construction.

Minister James Browne welcomed the news, having received confirmation of the development yesterday afternoon.

Commenting to the Enniscorthy Guardian, Minister Browne expressed delight at the news and highlight the significance of the planned works for the future of education in the town.

“I am delighted to confirm that construction of this important project for the pupils of St. Senan’s will soon get under way,” he said.

The planned works will transform St. Senan’s into a 24-classroom school with 13 special educational teaching rooms and a four-classroom special educational needs base.

“I regularly meet with Minister for Education, Norma Foley,” said Minister Browne.

“I have stressed to the minister the importance of increased school places in the Enniscorthy area and it's very welcome that her department has approved this project to move to the construction stage of the process,” he added.

When completed the works will deliver a brand new two-story extension and refurbishment to the school.

Minister Browne said the works will ultimately result in St Senan’s expanding to facilitate the all-inclusive educational needs of children in the wider Enniscorthy town and surrounding areas.