Vol. 539 No. 1
439 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an extension for the Nano Nagle special school in Listowel, County Kerry, which was sanctioned in 1998, will not commence before 2004; and if, in view of the urgent requirement to provide facilities in County Kerry for children with autism, he will place the contract with local architects and builders in County Kerry. [18741/01]
My Department will shortly be nominating a design team to commence architectural planning for an extension to Nano Nagle special school in Listowel, County Kerry. When architectural planning has been completed, the project will be tendered for in the normal way.
In view of the large number of school building projects currently being processed by my Department, it is not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the facilities. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
440 Mr. J. Brady asked the Minister for Education and Science when Meath VEC can expect approval of its application for funding for improvement works to the entrance at Beaufort College, Navan. [18747/01]
The provision of funding towards the cost of improvement works to the entrance at Beaufort College, Navan, is currently being con sidered by my Department. A letter will issue to County Meath VEC shortly on this matter.
