asked the Minister for Education if he has any proposals for the repair of Querrin national school, County Clare; if he will allocate a grant for the purpose; and when the repairs will be carried out.

Querrin national school is a two-teacher school and I understand that repair works estimated to cost £800 are required to the windows of the school. I regret that I am not in a position to sanction a grant for repairs to the windows of so costly a nature, but I would be prepared to consider the question of allowing a grant towards the cost of such works as might be deemed essential for the continued operation of the school over a period of years. I am arranging that the Commissioners of Public Works will advise my Department in that regard.