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Local TD and Minister of State, Aine Brady, has been informed by the Minister
for Education that he has instructed Kildare VEC to close the transaction for
the purchase of the site for the New St Patricks School in Celbridge.
‘Kildare VEC, who are acting on behalf of the Minister, are now in a position
to close the transaction for the purchase of the site for the new school.'
‘This comes on back of the decision by Kildare Co. Co. to grant outline
planning permission to the VEC for the construction of a new 16 Classroom
National School, and associated Car parking Spaces, a School Bus Drop and Play
Area, at The Commons, Hazelhatch Road, Celbridge.' Stated Minister Brady
‘This will replace the existing temporary St. Patricks National School located
at Celbridge GAA Grounds.'
‘In 2006, following a meeting I had with then Minister for Education,
Mary Hanafin, her Department gave approval for the new school for
Celbridge, a year ahead of the proposed date for approval, which eased the
pressure for school places. This has significantly improved the capacity for
primary school places in Celbridge and has improved the educational
infrastructure in the town.'
‘I want to compliment also those involved in bringing the project to this
stage' concluded Minister Brady.