33 Mr. Hughes asked the Minister for Social Welfare the current position in respect of the review of social welfare branch office operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/96]

88 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Social Welfare the plans, if any, he has for each of the social welfare offices and sub-offices in County Clare. [22726/96]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 88 together.

I assume for the purposes of this reply that the Deputy is referring to social welfare branch offices in County Clare and not to what were formerly known as employment exchanges and are now social welfare local offices.