I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well underway on a seven classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. Once the extension is completed the school will have 16 classrooms, general purpose room, library, staff room, general office, administration office, multipurpose room and learning support room.
Since construction began on the current extension, my Department has noted a dramatic demographic influx to the Sallins area. Projections indicate that a further eight classroom extension is required for the school.
On Thursday last, 3 March 2005, I announced a list of 43 schools that are being authorised to commence architectural planning for extensions and new schools with immediate effect. The school in question was one of the schools included in this announcement. The second extension, when completed, will result in a 24 classroom school. My Department will contact the board of management shortly about the proposed second extension at the school.