asked the Minister for Education if he intends to sanction a permanent extension to Scoil Chormac, Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Agreement has been reached between my Department and officials of the County Tipperary Association for Mentally Handicapped Children for the enlargement of Scoil Chormac, Cashel, County Tipperary.

My Department has informed the school manager that he may engage an architect to prepare sketch plans.