166 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Education when tenders will be invited for the Convoy joint national school, County Donegal; when a contractor will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12454/97]

Tenders have been received for the proposed building project at Convoy national school. The tenders are now being evaluated by my Department. When this process has been completed, my Department will be in touch with the school.