asked the Minister for Health if he has completed his examination of the question of better liasion between social workers and his Department, and in other areas; and, if so, the result of such examination.

: Following my discussion last October with representatives of social workers, arrangements have been instituted to have regular consultation between the social workers' professional organisation and the Department of Health and Social Welfare on policy issues relating to their work. I have also asked health boards to ensure that appropriate consultation arrangements exist at local level.