asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position regarding the extension of Listowel vocational school, County Kerry.

The bills of quantities for this project are currently being examined in my Department.

When can we expect building to commence at the vocational school, Castleisland? The prefab building there is in very bad condition and an extension to this vocational school is badly needed.

I am aware of the Condition of the school. The bill of quantities was received on 29 September and is still under examination. When that has been completed, the invitation to tender arises and one cannot prejudice the tender system. Therefore, I cannot give an exact date as to when construction works might actually start.