The local teacher has represented Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Kildare and Meath on the INTO Central Executive Committee.

The plans would see three classrooms and ancillary facilities developed on the site, with works also including essential repairs, internal alterations, replacement of the existing septic tank.

At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.

Projects approved across local ETBs cover health and safety issues, small-scale energy efficiency measures and new equipment.

It will bring the number of classrooms to 16, with school management stating the the development will help them to meet the increasing demand for student places.

It's another short wait for students now as CAO first round offers are due out next Wednesday.

With the new school year starting soon, many families are applying for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

Geraldine O'Brien, who's originally from Drumkeerin, began her term as president of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland on Tuesday.