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Minister Naughton officially opens new school building at Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School
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Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton today (Friday) officially opened the new school building at Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School, marking a significant milestone for pupils, staff and families in one of Dublin’s fastest-growing communities.
The state-of-the-art facility provides modern classrooms and specialist educational supports, creating a high-quality learning environment designed to meet the needs of current and future generations of pupils.
The opening marks the culmination of years of commitment, planning and collaboration between school leadership, the Board of Management, parents, Educate Together and the wider school community, whose shared vision has helped bring the project to fruition.
Speaking ahead of the official opening, Minister Naughton said:
“It is a great pleasure to join the school community today to celebrate the opening of this wonderful new building for Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School. This is a landmark day for the school and for the wider community it serves.
“This modern facility will provide pupils with an excellent environment in which to learn, grow and thrive. It will support high quality teaching and learning while also creating a space where friendships are formed, confidence is built and young people are supported to achieve their full potential.”
The Minister acknowledged the work of all those involved in delivering the project and paid tribute to the school’s strong inclusive ethos.
“I want to thank everyone who played a role in making this day possible, from school leaders and staff to parents, Educate Together as patron and the wider school community. Their commitment and determination have helped deliver a fantastic facility for local children and families.
“Educate Together schools are built on principles of equality, inclusion and respect and those values are clearly evident in Rush and Lusk Educate Together. Every child is welcomed and supported to be themselves.”
Minister Naughton wished the entire school community continued success in their new surroundings and thanked pupils, staff and families for the warm welcome extended during the visit.
Notes to Editors
- Since 2020, the Department of Education has provided €1906.47 million in capital funding for Dublin schools.
- Over this period, a total of 261 schools have been upgraded either through provision of a new school building, a large-scale extension or provision of modular accommodation.
- 20 school projects to go to tender or construction in 2026 and 2027 were included in the NDP Implementation Plan.
- There are currently 54 school projects in Dublin under construction.
- This summer, 53 schools are approved to undergo works as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
- In addition, since 2020 a total of 536 special classes have been sanctioned in Dublin, of which 135 were sanctioned for September 2026.