by Alan Jacques
PUBLIC representative for Adare-Rathkeale municipal district, Cllr Tom Neville, has welcomed plans to discuss the development of a new secondary school in Croom.
The Fine Gael politician said it is imperative a way forward is found in identifying a solution that will work in the fastest possible time and deliver a post-primary school.
Local councillors and Council chief executive Conn Murray are now in agreement to hold a briefing session, with an invite also sent to the CEO of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and the Council’s representatives on the Board.
“For too long the students, staff, the town of Croom and surrounding area have been deprived of this. There needs to be coherent joined up thinking on delivering a school as a previous proposal failed at the final hurdle,” Cllr Neville declared.
He says that the governing bodies need to work closely and act together in formulating a workable solution. Cllr Neville told the Limerick Post that he is hopeful of a positive outcome and a strategy that will solve the issue once and for all.
“A can do attitude with a culture of consensus is required here. The bottom line is that there needs to be a new school in Croom as soon as possible to cater for the current and future demand. Its up to all parties put their shoulder to the wheel, find a solution and make this happen immediately,” he added.
