asked the Minister for Education if he will outline his plans for Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg, County Donegal, and when the work will commence.

An extension comprising of three classrooms and a general purposes room has been approved for the school.

The question of the need for further expansion in due course has to be taken into account in connection with consideration of the suitability of the available site. An examination of the site in this respect has been undertaken and will be expedited as much as possible. Pending completion of the necessary preliminary planning it is not possible at this stage to state when building work may commence.

Question No. 16 has been withdrawn.