asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he will state the rates of pay, hours of duty and conditions of employment prescribed for the attendants in charge of the mentally deficient inmates in the County Home, Newcastle West, County Limerick.

There are four male attendants in receipt of 26/-a week with rations, apartments and uniform. The hours of duty usually extend from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., inclusive of the time allowed for meals, but each attendant in his turn is liable to remain on duty to 8 p.m. The conditions of employment also require attendance for duty on certain Sundays. There is at present only one temporary female attendant, who receives 23/6 a week with rations and apartments. The hours of duty are from 6.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. inclusive of time allowed for meals.