After a restful period at Easter could the Taoiseach say now when, and for how long, he will make time available to the House for discussion of Government policy dealing with Northern Ireland?

These are questions which do not arise now.

Why does it not arise now?

Because we are dealing with Question No. 7 which deals with——

Why should that not be included in the Government's legislative programme? I am asking a question of simple importance to the Taoiseach. When will he put before the House the Government's proposals about our relationship with Northern Ireland and how much time will be allocated for that discussion?

That matter is being discussed by the Whips.

This matter does not arise now.

The Deputy should discuss it with his own party.

That is the high priority the Taoiseach attaches to this matter.

It is a bit disconcerting for us to make certain arrangements and to set a programme for discussion with the Opposition Parties through the normal channels and then have Deputies raise matters here which shows that they are totally unaware that these discussions are taking place.

Is it not only right that the Taoiseach should be taking the initiative in this matter——

The position about a debate on foreign affairs and Northern Ireland matters is already the subject of discussion between the Whips. If Deputy Harte does not know what is going on in his party I cannot be responsible for that.

Why should Northern Ireland be discussed under the heading of foreign affairs?

Question No. 8.

I am asking why should Northern Ireland——

The Deputy is totally irrelevant. Question No. 8.