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Vandalism on Primary School an 'Absolute Disgrace' - Mickey Brady

Published: 11 August, 2008

Following recent vandalism at St. Malachy's Primary School in Carnagat, local Sinn Féin Assembly Member, Mickey Brady has called the destruction an absolute disgrace.

"I visited St. Malachy's Primary School this morning with DPP member and local community chairperson Collette O'Reilly to see the damage there and I was extremely disappointed at the amount of destruction that I saw.18 windows, most of which were double glazing and a Georgian door were smashed by the vandals last night. I can't understand what would drive someone to do such an act of wanton destruction.

He added,

"This is the second time in a matter of months that this school has been targeted by vandals. Just 3 months ago 44 windows were smashed in another incident. This damage costs the school a lot of money to fix and takes funding away from very important aspects of the pupils' education at St. Malachys."

Mr. Brady concluded,

"I understand that there were four young people, aged in their early teens; involved in the incident and that they were seen doing so by a local resident. I also understand that their names have been forwarded to the PSNI. These young people should be ashamed of what they have done. Now that they have been caught I hope that this is last time that they will be involved in such activity."