asked the Minister for Finance if money has been provided for the new central school in Valentia, County Kerry; and, if so, the reason for the delay in its erection.

A contract has been placed for the erection of this school and it is expected that work on the site will commence shortly.

My apologies to the Chair and to the House for being delayed but I was not aware that the earlier questions had been disposed of so quickly. I was engaged in an interview with Deputy Gene Fitzgerald for whom, incidentally, I had some good news.