(Limerick West): I am amazed that you have disallowed the Private Notice Question which I attempted to put to the Taoiseach. I wanted to ask for a report on his discussions yesterday with the French President. I am amazed you did not see fit, in view of the urgency and the importance——

The Chair is amazed that Deputy Noonan should raise the matter after I had explained the position so thoroughly to his colleague, Deputy Woods.

I asked nothing about the visit of the French Prime Minister or the urgency of it. I was referring to the urgency in regard to a statement by the Minister for Justice. The urgency is different in the two cases.

It appears to the Chair that there is a concerted effort to prevent the business of the House proceeding. If that develops I can take only one action.

(Limerick West): I do not think that is fair comment. I am not disorderly, but when a matter arises of such importance as a visit from the French President and I am not allowed to ask the Taoiseach to make a statement on it I think it is wrong.

When the Chair gets up Deputy Noonan should sit down. Deputy Noonan put a Private Notice Question through the General Office. It came to me in the ordinary way. I ruled on it, that it did not meet the criteria laid down for Private Notice Questions. That decision was conveyed to Deputy Noonan by my Private Secretary and it cannot and will not be questioned in the House.

(Limerick West): I am looking for your guidance. How do I get decisions——

If Deputies would come to my office they would get decisions.