asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the working conditions of the Army personnel attached to the Oireachtas; if he has satisfied himself with these conditions; and the steps, if any, he proposes to take to bring about improvements.

(Limerick West): The working conditions of the military police company located in Government Buildings are satisfactory. The conditions of the fire picquet unit attached to the company are being examined at present with a view to improving them and I will advise the Deputy of the outcome in due course.

Can the Minister tell us how many military personnel remain after the adjournment of the Dáil each evening?

(Limerick West): I do not have that information but since the matter is of a security nature I could not disclose the information to the Deputy.

What facilities are available to the military personnel while off duty? Have they a television room or radio facilities?

You could ask the same question about the Members of the House.

(Limerick West): The working conditions and catering facilities in respect of the personnel concerned are of the highest standard and, I understand, satisfactory. As I said, the conditions of the fire picquet unit attached to the one garrison military police company which is located in the basement of Government Buildings are considered unsuitable by the military authorities and alternative accommodation for the unit is being examined at present.

Not before its time.

Has provision been made in the Estimates for the upgrading of this basement accommodation?

(Limerick West)): Yes. That matter can be attended to under the present budgetary requirements of the Department.

Any sign of Guy Fawkes?

(Limerick West): The Deputy can be assured that he is quite safe.