177 Mr. O'Leary asked the Minister for Education if she will give an approximate start-up date for the construction of the new Gaelscoil Faitleann in Killarney, County Kerry. [6828/97]

The current position in respect of the project is that planning permission has been received and application for fire certificate will be made shortly. The preparation of contract documentation is also proceeding.

At present, I am not in a position to give a realistic start-up date for the reconstruction of the proposed new school.

178 Mr. B. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education when she will provide funding for a school (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that the Southern Health Board has already condemned the toilet facilities available. [6829/97]

Due to the current level of contractual commitments on the primary school capital programme, I am not in a position at present to provide funding towards improving the sanitary facilities at the school referred to by the Deputy.

The matter will be considered in the context of future capital allocations.