There is something inherently dishonest about the present classification as it is working on the ground. Situations of the kind described by Deputy Birmingham are to be found all over the country. Regardless of the administration under which this anomaly arose, I put it to the Minister that the obligation is on her to put it right. Surely it is the children who count. In relation to that part of the question which deals with the non-teaching staff, what is the Minister's policy on the appointment of school secretaries in schools situated in category A disadvantaged areas for the purposes of both grant aid and staffing? I have in mind a school in my constituency which has an enrolment of 913 pupils and provides in addition for two separate classes for the children of travelling families.

Deputies are tending to refer to particular cases. Deputy Quill ought to put down a separate question on that matter.

Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. In a school of that size coping with circumstances of that nature, does the Minister not think that a secretary ought to be appointed?

With regard to the first point raised, Deputy Quill used the word "dishonest". I am sure it was not used intentionally in the full meaning of the word. I and my Department want to be disassociated from the use of the word. I accept that the Deputy did not mean it in the sense in which she presented it to the House, but I wish to be quite correct with regard to my duties. With regard to school secretaries, that is not included in Deputy Mac Giolla's question and therefore does not warrant an answer. It is not encompassed in my answer but I would be very pleased to give the information if the Deputy puts down a separate question or meets me about the matter.

I am calling Question No. 11.

What about non-teaching staff?

I wish to ask a very brief supplementary.

The Chair will be obeyed.

It is only fair that I should have the opportunity of asking one further supplementary question. This is making a nonsense of Question Time.