Is the Minister satisfied that the exchanges are in a position to deal with the large numbers attending them at present?

In the Dublin area, as the Deputy is aware, we have opened up a centre in Thomas Street which has helped the situation and signing is not done as regularly as it could be done. Given the numbers there are difficulties, but we are looking at the situation all the time and there are no great problems within the city. There is, however, overcrowding and those suffering most are the staff within the exchanges, because of the volume of work there. At the moment all I can say is that the position seems to be reasonable, although it could be improved. There have been problems elsewhere which may be dealt with.