177 Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Education the stage of planning for the new community school at Hospital, County Limerick; and if the building of the new school can commence quickly in view of the urgency of the position and the current unsatisfactory situation. [2427/97]

191 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the current position with the proposed new community college at Hospital, County Limerick; and if the building programme will commence during the current financial year. [2124/97]

My Department has approved in principle the provision of a community school at Hospital, County Limerick. This project is currently at Stage V — bill of quantity of architectural planning and is one of a number of projects being considered in the context of the 1997 capital allocation.