It is proposed to take No. 15 (Votes 42, 34, 35, 40 and 40 Supplementary). Supplementary Vote No. 40 is being taken in conjunction with the Main Estimate. Questions will be taken at 3 p.m.

Can the Taoiseach say if it is proposed to nominate representatives to the European Parliament before the Dáil adjourns?

Having taken the Attorney General's advice, I understand that each House of the Oireachtas has to formally nominate the representatives. I suggest this might be done tomorrow and, assuming that the Seanad is sitting tomorrow, it can be done there too.

On the Order of Business, I propose, with your permission a Cheann Comhairle, to raise on the Adjournment the subject matter of Question No. 49 on 12th December, in view of the unsatisfactory nature of the Minister's reply.

The Chair will communicate with Deputy Bruton.