asked the Minister for Education if he is in favour of the regionalisation of the administration of primary and post-primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

: There are many complex aspects of this matter including due consideration of the views of the educational interests involved and the practical problems which would have to be solved.

I do not desire to make a statement in relation to it at present.

: Is the Minister aware that the previous Government took an initiative in this regard and is it his intention to put that initiative totally on the shelf?

: The Minister is so aware, but as is the case in respect of many of their initiatives it does not grab me at the moment.

: May we take it, therefore, that the Minister is not in favour of regionalisation?

: I said it does not grab me at the moment.

: Question No. 7.

: Perhaps the Minister would define that term for us.

: The "vibes" are not correct.