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Holy Family Primary School: Damp, crumbling walls and holes in roof of school

New figures obtained by BBC News NI show that there are more than 80 schools across Northern Ireland that have had new builds approved, but work is yet to be completed.

Almost 40% are only in the design stages, and a further 25% are currently on hold.

Education Minister Paul Givan says a big part of the problem is a lack of budget.

Speaking to BBC News during a visit at Holy Family Primary School last week, he said: “Holy Family is like many schools; it needs investment, and I am currently making the case with my executive colleagues for that additional funding.

“I would love for the next time I visit Holy Family; I could say there is a new process available where they can apply and be considered, but at the moment, we’re not in that position, but I do want to change that.”

Mr Givan said he recently met the Finance Minister to ask for greater investment in the school estate.


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