The Seanad has heard concerns over the delay in the major building project for Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Ré in Sligo.

Despite years of planning and clear site approval, the project remains stuck at Stage 1, breaching deadlines and causing frustration for the school.

The Department of Education has failed to provide an updated timeline.

Senator Nessa Cosgrove tod the upper house that with the population of Sligo growing, there are calls for urgent action to deliver the promised permanent school building.