08 September, 2006 - Minister Lenihan raises Second Green Flag at St Brigids National School
The Minister for Children, Brian Lenihan,T.D., today raised the second green flag in St. Brigid's Girls' NS, Glasnevin. St. Brigids is an all-girls school with over 450 pupils which was established in 1863.
The school was awarded this green flag for achieving targets for conservation of energy in the school. The school's first green flag for achieving targets for recycling was raised by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 2004.
St. Brigids NS participates in the Green-Schools Programme which is operated by An Taisce and supported locally by officials from Dublin City Council.
Raising the Flag at St. Brigids, Minister Lenihan said "the Green-Schools Programme aims to promote environmental awareness among school children and the wider school community. Schools are encouraged to engage in practical activities which are based on the themes of recycling and conservation of energy and water. Over 2,000 Irish schools are involved in the Green Schools Programme and more than 650 of those schools have been awarded a Green Flag."
Minister Lenihan paid tribute to the teachers, parents and students for their work and commitment to the Green Schools Programme since 1999 and in " particular those directly involved in the school's 'Green Flag Committee'. There are environmental benefits for this school and local community from the school's participation in the programme including the increased recycling and improved environmental awareness among the pupils and their families. Learning about how to protect the environment is a valuable skill which we all can use throughout your lives."
Minister Lenihan thanked the Chairperson of the school's Board of Management, Fr. Seán Mundow for the opportunity to join with the school community to celebrate their achievement. I know that the pupils, parents, teachers, and principals will continue their great work and can now look forward to a safe environment for future generations.
ENDS