asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding the extension to Curranes national school, Castleisland, County Kerry.

The preparation of the contract documents for the extension to Curranes national school, Castleisland, County Kerry is now at an advanced stage. When this work is completed, the question of the invitation of tenders for the project will arise for consideration and a decision on the matter will be conveyed at the earliest opportunity to the school authorities.