Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1628: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the date for commencement and provision of a physical education hall for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1886/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to confirm that I have authorised the PE Hall project for this school to progress through architectural planning and on to tender and construction as soon as all stages of the planning process are complete.

The project is currently at Stage 4/5 (Detailed Design/Bill of Quantities). In September 2006 a number of queries were raised by my Department and a response from County Mayo VEC is awaited.

When this information is received, officials in my Department hope to be in a position to progress this project to Stage 6 (Tender Action and Report).

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1629: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress she has made in respect of the provision of a physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1887/07]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1655: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consideration that has been given to the provision of a physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo following its having been assessed under the relevant prioritisation criteria; when she expects to approve the hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2133/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1629 and 1655 together.

The provision of PE Halls at post-primary level is considered an integral part of the design stage for any major refurbishment programme of existing school buildings. All applications received in my Department are banded in accordance with the prioritisation criteria put in place following consultation with the Education partners.

The PE hall project at the school referred to by the Deputy has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, and the project is being considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme.