Vol. 524 No. 5
484 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the name and location of each primary school in County Mayo for which applications for either new schools or renovations have been lodged; the current position in regard to each; the estimated current cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23064/00]
The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. Should the Deputy require information on any particular school I would be glad to provide it.
The rate of progress to construction for a capital project depends on factors such as the complexity and size of the project, the time required to undertake architectural planning, the volume of other projects being dealt with by the design team, the period of time required for the granting of planning permission and a fire certificate and the outcome of the tender competition.
These processes are by their nature complex and can take a considerable period of time to complete. Delays can arise at any point in the process, consequently it is not possible to say when projects being processed at present will proceed to construction. However, every effort is made by my Department to minimise delays and to ensure that construction is started in the shortest period of time possible. In all cases, the school authorities will be kept informed of progress.
