On a point of information, what redress has a Deputy when he receives a written reply to a question and the answer is totally at variance with fact? I refer to Question No. 1030 to the Minister for the Environment for answer on Tuesday, 15 June.

The Deputy can seek to raise it on the Adjournment if he is dissatisfied with the reply.

Some members seem to treat the matter lightly.

Deputy Bellew is asking a question. You attempted to stop him last week also.

In deference to the House, I put down written questions. I do not put down oral questions to waste the time of the House. I am entitled to the same right as any Deputy.

The Deputy can seek to raise it on the Adjournment. Does the Deputy wish to do that?

Yes.

The Chair will communicate with the Deputy.

(Cavan-Monaghan): The Deputy can raise it at a party meeting.

We should be courteous to each other.

It is a civil service matter, not a political one.

(Cavan-Monaghan): Do not blame civil servants.

I will blame civil servants, unhesitatingly. I blame them.