Willie Penrose
Ceist:119 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the widespread concern about the highly centralised nature of his Department; his views on the obstacles which this puts in the way of providing an adequate response to local education needs; the plans he has to establish local structures similar to those in the Departments of Health and Children, Social, Community and Family Affairs and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21468/00]
