I was waiting for somebody to ask me for Deputy Hugh Byrne's views.

(Limerick West): Would the Chair ask the Minister for Agriculture to withdraw that remark?

I did not hear what the Minister said. What did the Minister say?

I was hoping that somebody would ask me for Deputy Hugh Byrne's view on that.

I do not see anything wrong with that remark.

(Limerick West): Well, the Chair does not. That is his decision.

Deputy Noonan, I rule out only things which are not parliamentary. A certain amount of political abuse is tolerated. The Deputy should not——

(Limerick West): May I also bring to the Chair's attention——

The Deputy will remain seated while the Chair is standing. Deputy Noonan will withdraw the suggestion that the Chair has been selective. I cannot tolerate that and will not tolerate it.

(Limerick West): If the Chair feels that my remark suggests that the Chair is selective in its decisions, I will withdraw it. I want to point out, however, that in yesterday's debate the Chair made this House look very ridiculous because be referred to the Members as a kindergarten school. I would ask the Chair to withdraw that remark.

I will leave it to an impartial tribunal to find the verdict.

The Chair is right. The Opposition Deputies are like children.

In view of his reply, could I ask the Minister——

Deputy Fahey cannot ask the Minister anything at this stage. I have called Question No. 8. Deputy Fahey should please resume his seat.

I am sorry not to have got that opportunity.