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The councillor says there is already pressure on existing schools.
The Mayor of Mullingar is calling for a new school to be built in the town.
Green Party Councillor Hazel Smyth says a new building is needed to meet the demands of the growing population in the area.
She believes it's essential to plan ahead as there is pressure on existing schools: