Funding granted for emergency works in west Mayo school

THE news that funding has been approved for emergency works at a west Mayo school has been welcomed by Deputy Alan Dillon.

Deputy Dillon has been informed by the Department of Education that funding has been approved under the Emergency Works Scheme for the Sacred Heart School in Westport for mechanical and electrical works.

Said Deputy Dillon: “I want to compliment school principal Majella Morrison and her staff for the tremendous work they are doing to ensure the future of this school.

“I am hopeful the works will get underway soon.”

Deputy Michael Ring also welcomed the works and commented: “I look forward to the works being completed as quickly as possible for the health and safety of the pupils and teachers in this school.”