asked the Minister for Health when sanction will issue from his Department for the commencement of work on the urgently needed classroom and residential accommodation for the multi-handicapped pupils of St. Mary's, Cabra, Dublin which has been planned for some considerable time.

The previous Government made no provision in the capital programme for commencement of work on this scheme this year. I am reviewing the matter in order to ensure that building work will commence as soon as circumstances permit.