asked the Minister for Health the number of lists of suspected and actual cases of non-accidental injury to children maintained by the health boards in each of their areas in accordance with his Department's guidelines which were published in 1980.

The number of lists is as follows: Eastern Health Board, 10; Midland Health Board, 2; Mid-Western Health Board, 3; North-Eastern Health Board, 3; North-Western Health Board, 2; South-Eastern Health Board, 4; Southern Health Board, 5; Western Health Board, 3.

Arising out of——

This is a statistical question and does not allow for elaboration by supplementary questions.

With respect, arising out of the Minister's reply, I have a question directly related to the statistics which the Minister has provided and I should be given an opportunity to ask that question.

Your last questions were not relevant. The Deputy may now ask his question and I will tell him if it is relevant.