asked the Minister for Education whether a communication dated 18th June, 1953, has been received in his Department from the Boyle Tóstal committee requesting the loan of certain historic finds from the National Museum in connection with the reopening of their local museum exhibition; and, if so, whether he is prepared to accede to their request.

I have received the letter referred to, and I have replied to the effect that additional suitable material will be made available fromthe National Museum in connection with the proposed reopening by the Boyle Tóstal council of their local museum exhibition.