(Limerick East) asked the Minister for Labour the plans he has for the setting up of FÁS placement offices in major European cities so as to assist Irish people already there and intending emigrants to find employment as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

4.

asked the Minister for Labour the plans, if any, he has for the provision of FÁS placement offices in capital cities of Europe so as to provide assistance to Irish people living there and to intending emigrants seeking employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

12.

asked the Minister for Labour if he will make plans for the setting up of FÁS placement offices in key cities of the European Community so as to help Irish emigrants and intending emigrants to find employment as soon as maybe; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 3, 4 and 12 together.

I have no plans at present for FÁS to set up placement offices in major European cities. The question of assisting Irish emigrants abroad and those intending to emigrate is one I have constantly under review.