asked the Minister for Local Government if, in view of the fact that moneys formerly administered by the Department of Finance for special employment schemes have been transferred to his Department, any change in the engineering and supervisory staff is contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 32 on 6th instant. Pending a decision with regard to future organisation, the schemes are being operated on the same basis as in previous years and by the existing staff.