asked the Minister for Education if he will state whether it is proposed to erect a new school at Lisheenkyle, Athenry, County Galway; and, if so, whether he will state the present position with regard to it.

A grant has been sanctioned towards the cost of erecting a new school at Lisheenkyle, Athenry, County Galway, and the Commissioners of Public Works are having the plans and specification prepared with a view to inviting tenders.