Cork North West TD Michael Creed has welcomed the provision of funding to Ovens National School to develop two new classrooms. Commenting on the allocation Deputy Creed said;
“I am pleased that funding is to be provided to Ovens National School for the development of additional classroom accommodation. The principal, teachers and board of management of Ovens N.S. have worked hard to develop this school and I am pleased that their application for funding has been successful. I hope that the work can commence on the construction of these new rooms as soon as possible in order to meet the significant growth in enrolments in the school.
“This Government has endeavored to continue investment in our educational infrastructure despite the difficult economic climate. I am confident that this funding will greatly benefit pupils and the staff of Ovens NS”