Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 723: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the applications processed by her Department; the average waiting time to process each application; the steps she is taking to speed up the processing time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33289/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The processing of applications for grants/assistance etc. can be a complex and time-consuming operation. The length of time between receipt of an application and a decision issuing to an applicant varies widely on the type of application, accuracy in completing the original application form and the processes that have to be carried out by my staff to assess the application. For instance, with applications for major capital funding consultations may have to be carried out with outside bodies e.g. Local Authorities, local schools, Patron Bodies, Trustees, etc. However, in all cases my Department endeavours to have the various processes required completed and a response issued to applicants as quickly as possible.