asked the Minister for Education when the extension to Coláiste Bride, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, will receive Final approval; and when the work is expected to commence.

It is anticipated that architectural planning of this project will begin shortly when the suitability of the site proposed has been confirmed. At this time, it would not be possible to say when work on site will be commenced.

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asked the Minister for Education if the new primary school has been approved for Ballycragh, Oldcourt Road, Tallaght; and when work is expected to commence on the erection of the school.

My Department has sanctioned a grant towards the cost of extending the existing national school accommodation at Ballycragh, Tallaght, County Dublin. The contract documents are in course of preparation but I am not in a position at this stage to say when construction work will commence.