1270 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the need for the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason funding for this project has been withdrawn; the background to this decision; if he will reconsider this building project with a view to allocating funding at a future date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2174/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is 153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving the accommodation situation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.