asked the Minister for Education if she has given approval to the Office of Public Works to accept a tender for the erection of Carnew primary school, County Wicklow; and, if not, the reason.

The question of releasing to contract the project for the proposed extension to Carnew national school, County Wicklow, is at present under consideration in my Department.

As soon as a decision is taken my Department will write to the Commissioners of Public Works and the chairman of the board of management.