Would the Minister accept that the centres are not operating satisfactorily in the case of Donegal? In North East Donegal two members of one family sought advice from the legal centre in Sligo. The second person was told at the centre that they could not deal with him because they were already dealing with the other party. This meant that the second person had to go to Galway. I have asked the Minister to reconsider the position and to take account of the fact that Donegal is somewhat isolated from the other counties. Would it not be possible to look at the whole system and to change it in order that it might be more suitable for people in Donegal?

This is a matter the Deputy should take up with the Legal Aid Board.

I have asked that the centre be set up in Letterkenny. Will the Minister say why this cannot be done?

I should like to explain to the Deputy that this is a new scheme that is just getting off the ground. Within the first year of its operation a number of centres are operating. More centres will be opened as the scheme expands and it is hoped to have them in places such as Letterkenny.