asked the Minister for Labour if he proposed to grant permanent status to the AnCO training centre at Ballina, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Decisions regarding the siting of training centres are a matter for the council of AnCO. The council informed me that the centre in Ballina will continue to have temporary status. However, it is AnCO's intention to transfer its activities in Ballina from its existing location if suitable new premises can be acquired in the town or nearby.