Education Minister Paul Givan approved construction for 13 schools in Northern Ireland. The projects include four major works and nine enhancements. Total investment exceeds £180 million.

The major works, costing over £130 million over four years, cover Enniskillen Royal Grammar School in Enniskillen, Priory Integrated College in Holywood, Dunclug College in Ballymena, and St Malachy's Primary School in Armagh. Delivery spans multiple years on site.

Enhancement projects, with over £50 million over three years, target Lurgan College, Greenhaw Primary School, Antrim Primary School, Fairview Primary School, Ballyclare Primary School, Chapel Road Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in Belfast, St Bride's Primary School in Belfast, and St Mary's Primary School in Newtownbutler. These involve refurbishments and extensions.

Givan announced the decision at Fairview Primary School. He noted the schools serve in poor condition after years without investment and require new buildings.

Givan stated he seeks a capital budget for the school estate. He called the release a controlled step to address underinvestment.

The projects aid schools, pupils, communities, and the construction sector, Givan added.