137 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the continuing delay in providing a replacement for the 25 year old prefab at Tullyallen national school, County Louth; if this prefab has been examined by the environmental health officer concerning the health hazard to staff and pupils; when it will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31974/01]

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that architectural planning in respect of a building project for the provision of two additional classrooms and ancillary accommodation at Tullyallen national school, County Louth is at an advanced stage.