New school ‘testament to parent power’

PARENT power was credited with the Department of Education’s decision to open a new school in Laytown yesterday.

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa school made national headlines last year when it was originally proposed that junior infants be accommodated in part of Bellewstown racecourse.

East Meath has seen some of the largest population growth in the country and the Department of Education came under criticism for not providing a proper site for the school before the situation had reached crisis point.