Would the Minister consider seminars for these people? Secondly, would he make available officers of his Department to attend meetings of associations such as ADAPT who would be in need of such advice and information, in this way making information available on what is these people's entitlement? I have asked the Minister's Department if they would provide an officer to attend such meetings for this purpose and they refused. Would the Minister consider that it could form part of the general public education?

I agree it is a very necessary function of my Department to attend all possible meetings and disseminate information.

Could the Minister issue a directive to that effect?

Yes. I would have thought that was understood by every-body concerned.

Unfortunately, it is not taking place on the ground.