Plans have been approved to further develop a primary school in Lisburn.

The plans will see Rowandale Integrated Primary School in Moira expand to two class entry from September 2015, with an intake of 57.

Alliance Lisburn Councillor Brian Dornan welcomed the Education Minister's decision.

Councillor Dornan said: "This is excellent news for the local community in Moira and all who have fought for the further development of Rowandale Integrated Primary School. There is growing support for integrated education across Northern Ireland, yet very little has been done to date to grow the sector.

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"By approving these plans for Rowandale Integrated Primary School, the Education Minister is not only fulfilling his duty to encourage and facilitate the development of Integrated education, but is also respecting the right of parental choice when it comes to access to all education sectors."

(CD/JP)