Seanad hears up to 900 on waiting lists across five Galway city schools

Senator Sean Kyne has told the Seanad there are over 850 children on waiting lists across five schools in Galway city.

He cites there are around 100 on lists for Coláiste Mhuire Mhaithair, Educate Together, Coláiste Iognaid and The Bish, while there are 360 on the Coláiste Éidne list alone.

In a response on behalf of Minister Norma Foley, it was stated the Department is aware of the issue and a number of building projects to expand schools are currently underway.

Senator Kyne says those long and medium-term plans are welcome, but action is needed now: