asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he is aware that the home assistance officers in Sligo are not in receipt of any emergency bonus; and, if so, if he will investigate this matter and secure payment of bonus to these officials.

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I would have no functions in the matter unless a specific proposal for the award of an emergency bonus is received from the local authority.