Gay Mitchell
Question:224 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the action, if any, the Department took in 1979 to assist unqualified art teachers who attempted to qualify through the Department's technical schools system in view of the fact it was aware that these examinations would officially end in July 1980 when the National Council for Educational Awards became established on a statutory basis and these teachers would be left in limbo as regards qualifying as art teachers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5549/00]