asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of the deplorable conditions and lack of facilities at Saint Mary's secondary school, Ballisodare, County Sligo; if he will hasten proceedings to have a new school built there; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I have approved in principle the extension of St. Mary's secondary school, Ballisodare, to provide permanent places for 275 students in all, and have arranged a meeting early next month between the school manager and officers of my Department's building unit with a view to initiating the planning process.