I wish to raise the issue of school funding, specifically regarding schools that have gained a new teaching post this year. Could the Tánaiste look into the specific case of Tinahely National School? I know he knows the area. Such schools were targeted for the new mainstream teacher grant of €9,200. The new school principal, Pádraig O'Connor, has been in regular contact with the Department but he cannot get an update on when the money will come through for furniture and ICT. I would really appreciate it if the Tánaiste could look at that. Another school he knows very well is Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew. The Minister for Education and Youth was there recently. There are plans for a new school building but it is crucial for the school to have a sports ground as well. As the Tánaiste is aware, Carnew is a very sporty area. Could this be looked at as part of the tender process?

It is breaking my heart to think about all these schools, which were in my constituency before Wicklow was carved into two. The Deputy is minding them in the Wicklow-Wexford constituency until we are one day reunited. Tinahely National School is a school I know well. I will certainly work with the Deputy and Mr. O'Connor constructively on this matter. I will ask the Department and the Minister to come back to the Deputy. Coláiste Bhríde in Carnew is a large and growing school. I am aware of its expansion in recent years. I am happy to ask the Minister to engage with the Deputy on its sports grounds.