Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton said several counties had benefited from investment. File photograph: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosA Government TD has claimed that schools in Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton’s home county were given “priority” in a €1.6 billion investment package. On Wednesday, the Government announced a list of 105 school construction projects that will go to tender or construction this year and in 2027. Schools across the country have been waiting for permission to go to tender on projects, with many waiting years for sign-off. Ms Naughton, a Fine Gael TD, announced the NDP investment plans at Powerstown Educate Together National School in Dublin on Wednesday morning.

Source: The Irish Times January 28, 2026 16:55 UTC