asked the Minister for Education when the next volume of educational statistics will be published by his Department; and the year to which they will relate.

My Department's statistical report for the years 1974-75 and 1975-76 is now being presented to both Houses of the Oireachtas.

Can the Minister say that that means that it is now in the Library or will be within the next few days?

Will it be circulated to Members?

It is here anyway.

Could I ask the Minister to let myself and Deputy Collins have a copy?

I will see about it. I have to hold on to this one because the Department would put me out if I go back without it.

We know who is the boss now.

We would appreciate a copy.

The Deputy will certainly get one.

Deputy Tunney, the Minister's Parliamentary Secretary would be a very good man.

I have the utmost confidence in the Parliamentary Secretary.