asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are no experienced road safety personnel in the National Safety Council in his Department since the Road Safety Director resigned some time ago; and if he has any plans to recommend the appointment of such personnel in the near future.

My function relating to staffing in the National Safety Council involves the determination of the number and classes of persons who may be employed. The question of the appointment of staff and their knowledge, skill and experience is a matter for the council.