Is there any truth in the rumour that Deputy Donnellan is not talking to the Minister of State, because if he was he would not have put down so many questions? Most Deputies get in touch with the Department to deal with everyday problems but if we all used this process to get replies the Minister of State would never be off his feet. Would he like to comment on the allegation that Deputy Donnellan is not talking to any Minister because he has 78 questions on the Order Paper?

We all know Deputy Donnellan is a very affable young man who is on the best of terms with everyone. Deputy Killilea knows that but he is trying to score a few points off his political opponent——

His political opponents seem to be on that side.

——and that is not done in the best of circles.

Can we take it he is canvassing for the second car?

He might be canvassing for a few of the Deputy's votes.

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