48 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the pay and conditions that apply in the Youthreach sector; the person who establishes such rates of pay and conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5172/97]

76 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education the issues, if any, which remain to be resolved in the dispute with staff in the Youthreach service; and her understanding of the important role which this service has in education. [5186/97]

168 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education the progress, if any, which has been made in providing permanent status for the co-ordinators of the Youthreach programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5469/97]

The pay and conditions for instruction staff in the Youthreach sector were established when the programme was established on a pilot basis in 1989.

Paragraph 6.37 of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work provided for a review of the staffing arrangements for the Youthreach programme. In accordance with this provision, and following agreement with the Teachers' Union of Ireland, a consultant was engaged to review the staffing structure of the programme. The consultant's report was submitted in April 1996.