263 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, made with regard to the purchase of a site for the proposed new boys' school in Rathmore, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10096/00]

This case has been referred to the property management section of the Office of Public Works which acts as agent of my Department in relation to the acquisition of sites.

264 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress, if any, in the provision of extra facilities promised at Maynooth post-primary school, County Kildare; the state of the project at this juncture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10097/00]

269 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction an extension to Maynooth post-primary school, Maynooth, County Kildare; the timetable for the completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10102/00]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 269 together.

An application has been received from County Kildare VEC for the provision of additional accommodation at Maynooth post primary school.

265 Mr. D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education and Science when the extension at FCJ secondary school, Bunclody, County Wexford, will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10098/00]

An application for the provision of additional accommodation at FCJ secondary school Bunclody is progressing through architectural planning.

While it is not possible to indicate at this stage when this project is likely to go to tender, every effort is being made to expedite the architectural planning process.