asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of providing a new permanent extension at Drumkeerin vocational school, County Leitrim, and if he will indicate when this project is likely to commence and the up-to-date position on the matter.

I have authorised the provision of permanent accommodation in the vocational school at Drumkeerin to provide 150 places. My Department are considering a proposal by the County Leitrim Vocational Education Committee in relation to the acquisition of a suitable site. A decision will be conveyed to the committee as soon as possible.

It is not possible at this stage to indicate when the project is likely to commence.