asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the primary schools' medical inspection system as it is presently operating.

I am generally satisfied with the operation of the school health examination service and I am satisfied that progress is being made towards the full implementation of the policy to provide a comprehensive medical examination for each child towards the end of his first year at primary school and selective examination for older primary school-going children who may have given cause for concern on health grounds to their parents, teachers or to public health nurses.