Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:131 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the current position in relation to the extra facilities sought at Scoil Mhuire, Clane, County Kildare; the degree to which agreement has been reached between his Department and the school authorities in regards to the facilities required; those likely to be provided; whether he proposes to allow the project go to tender in the near future; if, in view of the urgent need for extra facilities, he will facilitate an early start on contract work by way of special financial provision for this purpose in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2225/98]