597 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans to upgrade facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; when such improvements will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12611/07]

In November 2006, I announced details of 80 schools to start architectural planning. The school referred to by the Deputy was included in this announcement. The school will commence architectural planning to design and build an extension which will allow it to cater for a long-term projected staffing of a Principal plus 8 Mainstream Assistants with appropriate ancillary accommodation.

598 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of new facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12612/07]

The Department is in receipt of an application for improved accommodation from the school referred to by the Deputy. The Department recently visited the school to examine and determine the capacity of the existing site to facilitate the building project. The building project required to deliver the school accommodation is being considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme.