asked the Minister for Education if he has sanctioned the plans and specifications for a new room at the Presentation Convent, Mitchelstown; and, if not, when he proposes to do so.

Revised sketch plans furnished by the manager's architect for the proposed scheme for the enlargement and improvement of the school have been approved. A grant has been sanctioned by the Department towards the cost of the scheme and the Commissioners of Public Works have asked the manager's architect to prepare working drawings and a specification.