John Perry
Ceist:656 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has in place to help fund the new engineering block at Sligo Institute of Technology in view of the fact that there is a further £3 million required in addition to the £2.5 million funding from his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are tremendous benefits for enterprise, trade and job creation in the north west as it is highly recognised for its excellence and is much needed for the further growth and development of job creation in the region; if so, when these funds will be allocated; the timescale involved in view of the fact that the project is held up due to a lack of funding from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/98]