Vol. 494 No. 4
435 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application by Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar, County Westmeath, for an extended facility to accommodate an increase in student numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18558/98]
A report outlining a number of suggestions for the provision of additional accommodation at Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar, County Westmeath was forwarded to my Department for consideration. However, my Department considered that the proposals in the report were not viable. The school authority has been informed of this and is at present exploring another option.
436 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has to authorise tendering of the phase II four classroom extension to St. Mary's national school, Ballygunne, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18560/98]
The four classrooms extension at St. Mary's national school, Ballygunner is currently progressing through the various stages of architectural planning. When the planning work has been completed, the project will be considered for release to tender and contract in the light of available capital funding.
