asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the plans, if any, to utilise the vacant Ferenka buildings at Annacotty, County Limerick, for industrial purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

6.

asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if a suitable alternative industrial use for the former Ferenka factory has been found to recommence work at the factory, and, if so, when and how many jobs will become available.

I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to take questions Nos. 5 and 6 together.

Efforts to obtain a replacement industry for the former Ferenka factory at Annacotty, County Limerick, have been unsuccessful so far. I understand that the Industrial Development Authority are now drawing up proposals——

Order.

(Cavan-Monaghan): It is no wonder that we have strikes within Government and State-sponsored bodies——

Will the Deputy please resume his seat?

(Cavan-Monaghan): The industrial relations situation is in a shambles and the blame lies with the Government——

The Chair cannot permit this disorder to continue and Deputies cannot expect Ministers to repeat replies.

If Ministers came here and answered questions——

I expect Deputies to have more respect for the House and allow Question Time to be conducted properly. The Chair cannot conduct Question Time against the determined disorder of Deputies who refuse to obey him. There is nothing else the Chair can do but adjourn the House.

On a point of order, I think it was an oversight that question No. 4 was not answered.

I rose to ask a supplementary question to question No. 4.

Questions Nos. 4, 5 and 6 have been answered.

(Cavan-Monaghan): On a point of order, might I respectfully suggest——

I would point out to Deputy Fitzpatrick that his refusal to obey the Chair was the cause of the answers not being heard. The Deputy stayed on his feet against the Chair's ruling and did not permit Deputies to hear the answers to their questions.

(Cavan-Monaghan): I have been extremely patient about this matter over the last two weeks.