asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will make a statement on the proposals for and the intended use of, the premises purchased by his Department at Kimmage Manor, Templeogue, Dublin 12.

The premises will be used as a training centre for telecommunications staff. Training has already commenced in the first phase of development.

Can the Minister tell me the number of people who are training there at present.

It is capable of handling 300.

How many are there?

I do not have the number here.

Further arising from the Minister's reply, will he communicate that information to me?

I will send it to the Deputy.