asked the Minister for Education if the board of the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, have reported to him on the allegations concerning the private business registered there; the action he is taking to recoup State moneys which may have been used by that private business; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

: The answer to the first part of the Deputy's question is "yes". The report is being examined in my Department. Pending the outcome of this examination I do not propose to make a statement on the matter.

: Arising out of the report which contains a serious allegation, when will the Minister be in a position to come to a decision on this matter? If he is satisfied that there was private business registered and actively being pursued by members of the staff, what action will he take to recoup State moneys which were used by way of direct finance or by use of the services of the college?

: As I said, I do not intend to make any statement on the matter. I am in consultation with the Attorney General.

: May I repeat the question at a future time?

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