Question time had ended. On the assumption that this is the last day for questions before we adjourn for the Summer Recess, written replies will be given to the remaining questions. If any Deputy wished to have a question left on the Order Paper for oral answer after the recess, the General Office should be informed accordingly by 5 p.m.

On a point of order, in connection with what the Chair has just said, may I ask the Chair to direct that when Question Time resumes in October the cycle of Ministers be not disturbed? Otherwise certain Ministers — the more junior ones — will never answer questions even if the Dáil should last its full term.

The Committee on Procedure and Privileges have the matter of Question Time under consideration at the moment and what the Deputy has said will be borne in mind.