Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

I do not intend to elaborate in detail on the conditions prevailing in Kilfinane school, which dates back to 1909, because I have discussed the school several times here and in the Other House. The recent announcement that a new school had been approved for the Kilfinane area has been welcomed. I hope this is not a false dawn because in 2001 a new school was promised and the issue arose again prior to the previous general election. Will the Minister of State indicate when the various stages of the building project will be completed? When will the project go to tender and construction commence? Answers to these questions would provide a clear indication, far in advance of the next general election, as to when the new school will be completed. This is the reason the text I submitted to the Cathaoirleach is so neat and succinct. I look forward to the Minister of State's response.