I am looking for a direction and it is relevant to what is being discussed at the moment. I had a written answer to a question to the Minister for Justice relating to a group of people trading under the name of the Well Woman Centre who are publicising the fact that they are running an abortion referral service. I did not request a written reply, but I got a written reply just before Christmas. That prevented me from asking supplementary questions.

The Deputy may ask a supplementary question now.

I had a reply from the Minister for Justice pointing out that he has no function in the matter. I accept that explanation. The Minister says that it is a matter for the Attorney General or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

May I clarify it?

Let the Deputy ask her question.

The Deputy may ask a question of the Taoiseach or she may ask the Taoiseach to clarify the matter.

I am asking what is the Government's intention in relation to this. Deputies on the other side of the House need not be so facetious about it. This situation was allowed to continue while they were in office and they turned a blind eye to it. What are we to do about the fact that these people have made it public that they are carrying on this service when everybody throughout the length and breadth of this land is opposed to the slaughter of the innocents? That is what is happening.

I wish to clarify the situation in relation to giving a written reply. That was requested by the House and given by my Department.

I must object to this procedure. It is the Taoiseach's question time.

The Minister is entitled to clarify the matter.

It is a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions and has been referred to him by me.