andMr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education if work has yet commenced on any of the 11 school gymnasia which he announced he had sanctioned in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 12 July 1979; and, if so, the location of the gymnasia in question and the reason for the delay.
Written Answers. - Physical Education Halls.
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1. Four of the physical education halls referred to in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 172 of 12 July 1979 are now under construction. These are located at The Donahies Community School, Dublin, Birr Community School, Offaly Moneenageisha Vocational School, Galway, Monaghan Vocational School, Monaghan.
2. The halls at Springfield Community School and Old Bawn Community School are scheduled to start this month.
3. Builders have been selected and work can be commenced as soon as the necessary design drawings have been approved in the cases of Bishopstown Community School and Knocknaheeny Vocational School.
4. Tenders are at present being evaluated for the halls at Donegal Town and Lisduggan Vocational School.
5. There was no suitable site available for the hall at Ringsend Vocational School at the time of going to tender. A possible site for the hall is under consideration at present.