It is proposed to take business in the following order: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 14—Vote No. 3— 15, 14—Votes 28 to 34 inclusive, Votes 43 and 44—Nos. 10, 11 and 12. It is proposed to take Vote No. 3 and No. 15 together. Questions today will be at 2.30 p.m.

That nearly requires an explanatory memorandum.

With your permission, Sir, I propose to raise on the Adjournment the question of the action taken by the Minister for Industry and Commerce in regard to the reports he has received on the Castlecomer mines which he has at present before him.

The Chair will communicate with the Deputy.