asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the appointments made by him to his Department since his appointment as a member of Government, the names of those appointed, the nature of each post and salary attached thereto and if such appointments have been made from within the public service or elsewhere.

I have made no appointment in my Department since my present appointment as member of the Government other than those (a) made as a result of competitions conducted by the Civil Service Commissioners; (b) arising in the normal course of promotions; and (c) made to posts listed as Scheduled Occupations in the First Schedule to the Civil Service Commissioners Act, 1956.

Will the Minister give details of those appointed under subhead (c)?

Messengers and people of that kind. There were no appointments of any importance, but if the Deputy wants further elucidation of the matter I will supply him with the information.

Were the appointments confined to messengers?

Messengers and cleaners, part-time temporary jobs.

Will the Minister supply me with a list of those appointed?

I will.