428 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve the application by a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for a physical education hall as part of a sports complex and leisure facility which will meet the needs of the students at this college and the community at large; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13517/07]

I can confirm that the School Planning Section of the Department is in receipt of an application for major capital works from the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers for the provision of a PE hall. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale works and was assigned a band 4 rating. Progress on the proposed works will be considered in the context of the multiannual School Building and Modernisation Programme.