asked the Minister for Education the position regarding an extension to Foxrock primary school, Ballacolla, County Laois, which was applied for in January 1980 and approved on 6 January 1981 as work has not been carried out to date and the problem has become serious for pupils and parents; and if she will now authorise the commencement of work.

It is understood from the Commissioners of Public Works that the preparation of working drawings for the extension to Foxrock national school, Ballacolla, County Laois will commence in the near future.

It is not possible at this stage to say when building work may commence.