asked the Minister for Education if he will impress upon the authorities of the Thomond College of Education, Limerick and the National University of Ireland the necessity for ensuring a solution to the problems arising from delays and problems regarding the conferring of degrees on students of Thomond College; and if he is satisfied that the students involved are being justly treated.

As the Deputy is now aware, the degrees awarded by the National University of Ireland to students of Thomond College of Education were conferred in the college on the 10th November, 1977.

I take it from the Minister's reply that in future the degrees will be conferred by the National Council for Educational Awards to Thomond College graduates?

Yes.