asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of repeated applications to her from County Longford Vocational Education Committee seeking the provision of an all-weather playing pitch at St. Oliver Plunkett vocational school, Longford; if she has any plans and a time scale for providing the pitch; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Longford School Playing Pitch.
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The County Longford Vocational Education Committee has applied to my Department for a grant of £30,000 to develop an all-weather playing pitch at St. Oliver Plunkett Vocational School, Longford town. In view of the continuing heavy demand for essential teaching accommodation generally, and as all-weather playing pitches do not form part of the normal provision in second-level schools, the committee has been informed that its proposal cannot be approved.