asked the Minister for Education if University College, Galway appoints consultant architects and engineers as a result of public advertisements as is the practice in other colleges of the NUI; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The appointment of consultants for building projects in the colleges of the NUI and the mode of their selection is a matter for the authorities of each individual college. I am not, therefore, in a position to make a statement on the matter.

Concern has been expressed at the fact that University College, Galway does not in fact advertise for such consultants. I would be grateful if the Minister would bring to the notice of the university authorities the point of view——

This is a statement.

I am asking the Minister to bring to the notice of the university authorities——

That is not the question.

——the correctness of advertising for such public appointments.

I am noting what the Deputy says.

Thank you, the Minister is marvellous.