In relation to Question No. 17, I asked what monitoring procedures the Minister's Department were engaged in to ensure that bodies who receive public funds comply with the building regulations. Might I have a reply to that question, please?

All bodies that receive money from my Department must comply with very rigid building requirements to account for the expenditure of moneys given to them by the Department for whatever purpose. I am sure the Deputy is well aware of that. Eventually the auditing division in my Department ensures that this compliance is adhered to. I am sure the Deputy is so aware from his position as a public representative and as a local government representative as well.

I am calling Question No. 18.