The Minister talked about the difficulties of the various trade unions in respect of the decentralisation programme, but is he not aware that similar difficulties arose when I put the proposal in relation to the appointment of district managers? Is he not aware also that those difficulties were overcome at that time and that if he continues along the path followed then he should be able to find a solution to the problem now. I admit that what is involved is a rather complex operation. Would the Minister agree also that his first venture into this area must not be on the advice available to him in relation to the setting up of a similar-type office in Letterkenny where he drew the wrath of three or four trade unions down on his shoulders? Surely that is not the way to go forward? I am sure the Minister will agree with that.

Is that the Fine Gael headquarters?

Yes.

I cannot add anything to what I have already told the Deputy. I extend a hand of welcome to him to come to my office and discuss this matter. The Deputy is far off the mark in his remarks about setting up an office in Letterkenny. There has been no disagreement. There has been a sensitivity about people discussing demarcation lines at this particular time.

Ceist a 5. This could develop into argument. Would the Minister of State please answer Question No. 5?

I will not be roared down by Deputy Reynolds. I have control of what I am doing and there is no friction between the local unions in Donegal and me. They are all friends of mine.

If the Minister of State comes to my office I will show him all the evidence he wants. The Minister of State tried to railroad the unions and it did not work.

If the Deputy comes to my office he will receive a better welcome and a better hearing than he is giving to me at the moment.

Will the Minister please answer Question No. 5?