andMr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education if it is her intention to proceed with the construction of the new vocational school for Rathdrum, County Wicklow, which was sanctioned before she came into office.

It is my intention to proceed with the construction of a new vocational school in Rathdrum. Progress in advancing this particular project to the next preparatory stage — the invitation of tenders — is dependent on the availability of capital resources and on my Department's priorities and other commitments.