429 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Science the date on which he received an application for funding from a school (details supplied) in County Meath; if this money will be provided in 2002 from his budget for this extension and improvement; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement as to when finance will be made available. [5460/02]

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