5 Louth Schools selected for major works in 2014

Labour Senator Mary Moran has welcomed the announcement by Minister Ruairí Quinn that 5 Louth schools have been selected for major works to be carried out in 2014. In total, 70 schools have been selected to have major works carried out in 2014 as part of a €2bn five year plan announced in 2012.
'I am delighted that 5 schools from Louth will benefit from major works in 2014. This is one of many announcements from Minister Quinn in recent times on investment in our education infrastructure. Most recently, the announcement that 75 primary schools in Louth are due to receive a grant to enable small-scale repairs as well as the re-opening of the Summer Works Scheme.
'The announcement that 2 new schools are to be built is very welcome as this will have a significant effect on the surrounding communities. I am delighted that St. Mary's College in Dundalk and Ardee Educate Together have been given the go-ahead to begin construction on new schools in 2014. Additionally, CBS Primary, St. Joseph's CBS and Scoíl Uí Muirí will all benefit from a new extension to their buildings.
'These school works will have a knock-on effect for the construction sector throughout the country with an estimated 3,200 jobs being created and 640 indirect jobs.
'I look forward to the positive effect these works will have in Co. Louth throughout 2014 for those in the construction sector and the educators and students that will benefit from the finalised project.'
All buildings works will go ahead in 2014 subject to planning permission.
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NOTE: Schools selected for works and type of work carried out.
CBS Primary Chapel Street, Dundalk Extension
Ardee Education Together Dundalk Rd, Ardee New School
St. Joseph's CBS Newfoundwell Rd, Drogheda Extension
St. Mary's College Dundalk New School
Scoíl Uí Mhuirí Barn Rd, Dunleer Extension