Funding for new Co Derry school increased to £9.2m

Funding for a new school to be built in Co Derry has been increased by £3.2m

Rossmar School had been granted £6.4m for a bew build but Education Minister has confirmed that has now been increased to £9.2 million.

Welcoming the announcement, Mr Ó hOisín said: "This is great news for the local area and I am delighted at the progress that has been made on this issue.

"Work on the new school building is expected to begin later this year.

"I have met with the principal, Brian McLaughlin, and the staff. I am sure they will be happy with this announcement and looking forward to the prospect of a new school building on the site to replace the current facilities (pictured), which are almost 70 years old.”

Mr Ó hOisín concluded: "This comes funding boost comes on the back of the recent announcements of £3.5 million for Roe Valley Integrated School and the investment in Gaelcholáiste Dhoire."