One local TD says the upgrades were first proposed over two years ago.
Renovation works at one midlands school are welcome, but may not be sufficient.
That's according to Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley, reacting to the news that Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix has been selected for the 2022 Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder Programme.
It'll address the leaking roof, sewage smells and involve a full insulation of the building including a new heating system and windows.
The Laois-Offaly TD claims the upgrade is an old proposal from the Department of Education and was mooted as far back as two year ago.
Deputy Stanley says;
"In reply to a Dáil question that I submitted in September, the Minister outlined that Scoil Mhuire is a candidate for these works.
"However, the problems with the building are so extensive that much more substantial works maybe required.
"An engineer's report commissioned by the school stated that "complete reroofing is necessary" and outlined a list of major upgrade works required to bring it to a minimum standard."
He added;
"I have raised this consistently with the Minister and the Department and the upgrade of Scoil Mhuire continues to be a priority for me."
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