Is it not the case that the level of wages of commandants debars their families from third level education grants? If their families want third level education, these men have to leave the Army.

(Limerick West): That does not seem to arise from the question. If the Deputy puts down a specific question on that item I would be glad to answer it. Since June of this year 24 promotions have been made at officer level and 403 promotions at NCO and private level.

If those people are interested in advancing the education of their families they have to retire or opt out of the Army.

The Deputy is injecting new matter into this question.

(Limerick West): As far as the filling of vacancies at non-commission level is concerned, there is no bar whatsoever.