Vol. 518 No. 4
267 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with a new school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if funding has been approved and put in place for this school; and if the target date of September 2002 will be met for the opening of the school. [12014/00]
A design team to undertake the architectural planning of the school referred to by the Deputy has been appointed. However, a number of issues relating to the site for the new school remain to be resolved.
The question of funding will not arise until architectural planning has been completed and construction starts. It is not possible at this early stage to say when construction will commence. However, every effort will be made by my Department to ensure that delays are minimised and that the new school facilities are provided as quickly as possible.
