asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to the statement issued by the governing body of University College, Galway, pointing to the need for additional staff, accommodation and facilities; and what steps he proposes to take to meet these urgent needs.

I have seen the statement referred to by the Deputy.

The long-term needs of University College, Galway, will be considered in common with those of other university institutions in the light of the report of the Commission on Higher Education.

I would, however, refer the Deputy to my reply to a question on 25th April, 1967, in which I indicated that discussions are in progress between my Department and University College, Galway, on schedules of accommodation for a new building for chemistry, experimental physics and biochemistry and for a new library and cafeteria in the College.