asked the Minister for Education the present position with regard to the proposed new school at Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, County Cork.

I understand from the Commissioners of Public Works that to-day is the final date for the receipt of tenders for the erection of the new Shanbally national school. Accordingly the Commissioners expect to be in a position to place a contract at an early date.

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asked the Minister for Education the present position with regard to the proposed new technical school at Carrigaline, County Cork.

The preparation of sketch plans for a new vocational school at Carrigaline has been authorised and my Department awaits submission of those plans.