asked the Minister for Education the reasons he has not sanctioned the appointment of a principal at the school of engineering in the regional technical college, Tralee, County Kerry.

Legal proceedings were threatened in this case in relation to the procedure for the filling of the vacancy by the vocational education committee. I considered it necessary in the circumstances to seek legal advice.

I do not consider that I should make further observations in regard to the matter at this stage other than to say that a decision will be expedited as much as possible.