So far the Minister has concentrated on lead pollution arising from petrol. In Question No. 7 I asked generally what steps were being taken to reduce the level of lead pollution. The Minister said that paint can give rise to problems of lead pollution. Recent research carried out in certain schools in Dublin has indicated that the lead content in paint in the schools constituted a danger to the children. Will the Department consider laying down minimum standards in this area and undertake to carry out an investigation of schools throughout the country, and particularly in city areas where there is the greatest danger? Will they investigate if the painting at present being carried out in schools is posing a danger to children by way of lead pollution?

(Dublin South-East): I can give the Deputy that assurance.