At present Kilrush community school is operating on a split site within the town while awaiting the construction of a single campus. Currently, there are ten general classrooms, a physics room and a science laboratory located on the CBS campus. However, I am satisfied that there is sufficient existing accommodation in Kilrush to cater for all the pupils seeking second-level places in the interim.
Architectural planning for the proposed new extension is proceeding and the planning and building unit of my Department has received the developed sketch scheme, stage 3 for the project within the last two days. The Department expects that consideration of stage 3 will be completed this week. A meeting with the design team is scheduled for earlier next week with a view to expediting the remaining stages of planning.
I am fully aware of the urgent need for additional accommodation at the school and for this reason the project was designated as a priority and included in the 1997 building programme.It is the intention of my Department to ensure that construction of the new building will commence at the earliest possible date.