Approval granted for long-awaited new special education classrooms at Tipperary school

Construction of the long-awaited extension at Scoil Aonghusa has received approval to proceed, paving the way for a major expansion of special education facilities at the school in Tipperary.

Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy has welcomed confirmation that the long-awaited extension at Scoil Aonghusa has received approval to proceed to construction.

“The project, which has been a key priority for me since my election, will deliver 14 new special education classrooms, along with therapy rooms, specialist classrooms and ancillary facilities.

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"This will greatly strengthen the school’s ability to support students with complex needs.”

Deputy Murphy continued: “I am delighted to receive confirmation that this important project can now proceed to construction.

"Scoil Aonghusa is a centre of educational excellence serving children with complex special needs, and this expansion will significantly enhance special education provision in the region.”

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Deputy Murphy recently raised the project in the Dáil and welcomed the commitment from the Tánaiste that the project would move forward as quickly as possible.

“This approval represents a very significant milestone. I will continue working closely with the school leadership and the Department to ensure the project progresses without delay so that these much-needed facilities can be delivered as quickly as possible and in time for the September 2027 school year,” concluded Deputy Murphy.