Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator and I will take on board some of his comments. I am keeping a close eye on this issue. While accepting the current position, I draw his attention to the fact that while Stranorlar and other schools have not been included in the five-year construction plan, they are being progressed to the final planning stages in anticipation of the possibility of further funds being available. The Senator has raised an important issue in the context of my role as Minister of State with responsibility for rural economic development.