300 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education and Science when an extension will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the present status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6979/00]

An application from the management authorities of the school in question for grant aid towards improved accommodation is being dealt with as quickly as possible by my Department having regard to the large number of school building projects on hand within my Department.

301 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the difficulties which remain in relation to the closing of the purchase of a site at Ballymaheny, Celbridge, County Kildare, for the north Kildare school project. [6980/00]

Negotiations are still ongoing with Kildare County Council in regard to acquiring a site for the school in question.