All funding must be maximised – O’Dowd [sinnfein.ie]
- Published: 29 June 2011
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has visited St Mary’s Primary School, Newtownbutler, to see the completion of an upgrade to their facilities.
The school has been the beneficiary of minor works funding of over £100,000 to enhance the school facilities.
Speaking after the visit the Minister commented: “Often relatively small investments can have a significant impact on the life of a school. Minor works funding is prioritised according to need and may include refurbishment to existing accommodation or as in this case, upgrading security for the school building. It is important that in this current financial climate that we deploy all available funds on a strategic basis ensuring we maximise and maintain the facilities we have.
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