The Taoiseach has mentioned the unacceptability of the proposals for the super levy. Can he say whether these proposals are unacceptable or totally unacceptable to his Government?

That is a distinction——

I am sure there is one.

——which is lost on me.

That is the big problem.

The introduction of adverbs and qualifying adjectives weakens and does not strengthen the case.

They are not totally unacceptable as far as the Taoiseach is concerned. Is that the position?

I shall not introduce any adjectives, because the word "unacceptable" is perfectly clear.

This is an important adjective.

I am not going to weaken it by adding any adverb, even at the Deputy's request.

It is an important adverb in Europe as far as the Taoiseach is concerned.

Can the Taoiseach tell us if he will use the veto if this super levy is to be imposed upon us? I want a reply, yes or no.

I have already replied to that question in connection with Deputy Collins, who has a fuller understanding of the mechanism by which the Community work than possibly the Deputy has had an opportunity to acquire.

Could I ask for a yes or no answer to my question? Does he intend to use the veto in this event?

I have already explained this to the Deputy. Perhaps he would familiarise himself with the proceedings of the Community. He might thus realise that the question he is posing is one which——

Is the answer yes or no?

Ask Deputy Lenihan.

Order, please. I call Deputy O'Keeffe.

I am not in a position to give a yes or no answer to the Deputy's question. If the Deputy does not understand the answer, I cannot be attacked because of that.

The Taoiseach does not understand it.

The Deputy is perhaps too young to attend my seminar.