Verona Murphy

I did, but I said I would come back to you next. Go ahead, Deputy.

Please, Deputies.

I thank the Chief Whip.

Deputy-----

The question is that the proposed arrangements are agreed to. Is that agreed?

I have the question which will explain all of that.

The question has to be put, Taoiseach, if everyone will just settle down.

I thank Deputy McDonald. I call the Taoiseach.

I thank the Deputy.

Thank you. The Taoiseach to respond.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy. You are way over time and taking someone else's time.

I thank the Taoiseach. We have nine Deputies left.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy Gould. He can write to the Taoiseach. I call Deputy Stanley.

The Deputy is way over time.

We are out of time but I propose to take Deputy Richard O'Donoghue, who has one minute for a question and a response.

Thank you, Deputy.

I thank Deputy Bennett. We now move to the Independent and Parties Technical Group.

Excuse me, Deputy Stanley. I could not see you.

Deputy Newsome Drennan is not here. If she arrives, we will come back to her with the agreement of the House, as we are somewhat ahead. I call Deputy Paul Lawless.

The Deputy is fine for time, but his remarks are not relevant to what we are discussing.

The Deputy is not out of time. I am just asking him to stick to the topic. He has another minute if he wishes to continue. I call Deputy Michael Collins.

The Deputy is speaking about what is beyond the retirement age, just as Deputy Lawless was.

Yes, but-----