asked the Minister for Education the number of national schools in each county which have been listed as being (a) in need of repair and (b) in need of replacement.

74.

asked the Minister for Education the number of national schools in each county which are over 50 years old.

With your permission, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 74 together and to give the information requested in the form of a tabular statement to be included in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

NATIONAL school buildings listed in August, 1968 as being in need of (a) major improvements, (b) replacements and (c) schools over 50 years old

*There are other schools in each county where minor schemes of improvements, particularly in regard to heating and sanitation are being carried out or due to be carried out. A recent arrangement, whereby Managers are authorised to undertake such improvements without prior reference to the Department, will allow of such schemes being carried out more rapidly than heretofore.