On a point of order, I had a question down to the Minister for Finance yesterday — that was Question No. 22 — and it appears today as No. 25. I understand the procedure is that questions tabled the previous day take precedence and I am wondering if the Chair would consider having that procedure examined by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges with a view to ascertaining if it is still the most appropriate way of operating. I say this because it seems unfair that a question which appears on the Order Paper for one day but which is not reached can appear further down the list for the following day.

The Taoiseach takes precedence.

That is not the point being made.

The point is that the question was tabled to the Minister for Finance but that other questions have overtaken it.

I assure the Deputy that I will have the matter investigated in order to ensure that the Deputy is not at a disadvantage.

I understand that I am not being disadvantaged in this case but would the Chair consider it worthwhile asking the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to examine the situation.

I will do that.

The reason may be that the question is one for the Minister of State.

In any event, I shall have the matter investigated.

I thank the Chair for his assistance but that is not what I am seeking. I understand that procedure has been adhered to, but would the Chair ask the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to examine this procedure with a view to providing that questions are taken in chronological order?

I shall look into the matter to find out whether it can be brought before the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.