In view of the fact that the election is being held tomorrow, I wish to raise on the Adjournment the clear breach of section 8 (a) of the European Assembly Elections Free Postal Regulations, 1979, by the Fine Gael Party if the Minister for Communications has not consented to a change——

The Deputy has given me notice and I will communicate with Deputy Mac Giolla.

In view of the fact that 2,713 gardaí have been reported to be left without postal ballots——

The Deputy tried to raise this by way of Private Notice Question.

Yes, and your ruling was that it is not a function for the Minister but since the Minister sends the men on duty tomorrow——

The Chair rules this question out of order and he cannot allow it.

It is a very important question——

As it is such an important question it does not make sense to raise it when it does not come under Standing Orders.

It is important that the Minister should tell the House——

Deputy Woods is being disorderly.

In a very good cause.

The Deputy will resume his seat.