While my Department has detailed information on a substantial number of individual schools, it does not have a comprehensive, readily accessible database of information in the format requested by the Deputy.
Arrangements are being made to conduct a survey of accommodation to determine more accurately the level of need among schools. It is envisaged that the survey will be commenced on a pilot basis in the first instance.
My Department is currently drawing up the tender documentation for the inventory. While the exact time-scale for the completion of the inventory will not be known until tenders have been assessed and a contract awarded, it is likely to take a considerable period to complete because of the number of school buildings involved and the detailed nature of the information to be placed on the database.