Charlie O'Connor
Ceist:273 Mr. O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will discuss with school authorities and other interests the issue of schools being closed for the week preceding Hallowe'en; if his attention has been drawn to the view that such a break gives young people too much time to prepare bonfires which are clearly damaging open spaces throughout communities; his views on the argument that such a break might be scheduled for another time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26132/03]