asked the Minister for Education if he has received proposals from the Laois Vocational Education Committee for the erection of a new vocational school at Abbeyleix; and, if so, if he has formally approved of these proposals.

A proposal has been received from the Laois Vocational Education Committee for the erection of a new vocational school at Abbeyleix. It has not been possible yet to give formal approval to the proposal as the committee has been experiencing difficulties in finding a suitable site.