The Parliamentary Secretary is aware that nuns run the school in Rush, but is he aware that the nuns have written to the parents of prospective pupils in the north county notifying them that there will be no accommodation for children other than those in the immediate catchment area? Children in Swords are being refused entrance. I understand from the Parliamentary Secretary that there are some proposals for extending that school. When will this extension be ready and when will there be an improvement in the situation?

The provision of an extension at Rush to cater for 500 pupil places has been approved in principle. I cannot say at this stage when the extension will be provided but I will make inquires and let the Deputy know.