550 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science when there will be progress on a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she will give it priority treatment as part of the school building and modernisation programme; the amount of money which has been spent on north Kerry school building works, primary and secondary in the past 12 months. [39051/06]

The accommodation needs of the school referred to by the Deputy are under consideration by my Department. A technical assessment of the existing accommodation is now being carried out by my officials with a view to finalising the schedules of accommodation that needs to be provided to meet the school's long term needs.

Data in relation to capital expenditure on North Kerry as sought by the Deputy are not readily available. Capital expenditure on building related projects for the county for primary and post primary schools, in 2006 to date, is in the region of €4.3m and €4.8m respectively.

551 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Education and Science when it is expected that a new school will be built in Blennerville, County Kerry. [39052/06]

The need for a new school building on a new site for Blennerville National School is acknowledged by my Department. A suitable site has recently been acquired. The building project required to deliver the new school will be progressed in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010.