asked the Minister for Education if he will state whether he has received any proposals from the Galway County Vocational Education Committee regarding the erection of a new vocational school at Loughrea; and, if so, if he will sanction the proposals at an early date.

A proposal by the County Galway Vocational Education Committee for the erection of a four-roomed vocational school at Loughrea has been received and approved in principle by me and the committee has been authorised to have sketch plans of the proposed new school prepared.