Noel Ahern
Ceist:188 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by many parents regarding the weight of school bags being carried by children to and from school; the surveys, reports, studies or examinations, if any, that have been carried out by her Department or any other agency on this matter; whether medical opinion has been sought; the legal or recommended maximum weight, if any, of school bags; if so, the body responsible; the way in which the matter is policed; and if she would make a general statement on the matter to allay the genuine concern of many parents. [7096/96]