Schools depend on developer for classroom site

TWO schools have had to depend on the generosity of a property developer to provide a suitable site for proper classrooms.

Education Minister Noel Dempsey performed the official opening of two dedicated prefabricated buildings at Educate Together Swords National School and Gaelscoil Bhrian Boróimhe in north Dublin yesterday.

However, the three-acre site which the two schools now call home was donated and serviced by building developer Gerry Gannon, who also provided a play area and access road, with clearance from Fingal County Council.