asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he intends ensuring that adequate means of escape, in case of an outbreak of fire, will be provided in every public institution, school, and college.

The Tribunal of Inquiry appointed by me in connection with the fire which occurred at St. Joseph's Orphanage, Cavan, is holding its first public sitting in Cavan to-day. I cannot, therefore, make any statement at present in reference to the matters raised in the Deputy's question.