asked the Minister for Finance the present position in regard to the proposed improvements to be carried out to Rashina national school, County Offaly.

The sinking of a well which is the first essential in the proposed scheme has been completed and as soon as the Commissioners of Public Works receive a certificate that the output is satisfactory, the reverend manager will be advised to seek planning permission with a view to the invitation of tenders for the scheme.

Would the Parliamentary Secretary tell us how many miles is Rashina from Clara?

I have not a clue.

Neither have I but I should like to know all the same.

Put down a question and we will answer it next week.

It does not arise. Question No. 64.