On a point of information ——

There is no such thing as a point of information. Has the Deputy a point of order?

On a point of order, I received a most extraordinary letter from the Ceann Comhairle's office addressed to me in connection with the disallowing of a question to the Minister for Education ——

The Deputy may not raise that matter in the House.

It is suggested the question was not in order because it contained argument. What is Question Time but argument?

The Deputy is out of order. He may not challenge the ruling of the Chair.

I am not challenging the ruling of the Chair. I am asking for information.

The Chair will not discuss that matter with the Deputy in the House. The Deputy can either write to the Chair or come and see the Chair. The Deputy will resume his seat.

I am asking for information.

If the Deputy would refer to Standing Order No. 33 instead of coming into the House and arguing with the Chair in a disorderly fashion, it would be more appropriate.

I am not being disorderly. I wish to know why the question was ruled out of order.

It was ruled out of order under Standing Order No. 33.

On what grounds?

I am not having any further discussion about the matter.

It was ruled out of order on the basis of argument but what is Question Time ——

I will not discuss the matter with the Deputy.

What is my remedy?

The Deputy should consult Standing Orders.

Backbenchers in this House seem to have less and less rights as the life of this Dáil goes on and I object to that.

I am ordering the Deputy to resume his seat.

I will do so under protest.

The remaining questions will appear in tommorrow's Order Paper.