asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received a request from North Tipperary County Council regarding the sale of quarries to a firm (name supplied); and, if so, what is the present position in the matter.

I have not had any approach from Tipperary (North Riding) County Council in this matter.

We did not hear the Minister's reply.

Perhaps the Minister did not want us to hear him.

Would a member of the best Cabinet in Europe speak up?

Perhaps the Opposition would clear their hearing.

These are just reminders that we have not the best Cabinet in Europe.