I gave notice of my intention to raise by way of Private Notice Question the apparent breakdown of law and order at the Tallaght by-pass where there is a conflict between the travelling community and the settled community.

My office communicated with the Deputy giving the reason for the question not being accepted.

Will the Chair not accept that this is a matter of extreme urgency?

In accordance with long-standing practice my office have communicated with the Deputy giving him that information.

That communication is most unsatisfactory. A dangerous situation has arisen at Tallaght——

Deputy Molloy may not discuss my ruling here. I am calling on Deputy Tunney who has been given permission to put to the Minister for Communications a Private Notice Question in so far as the question relates to the provision of Army emergency transport but the part of the question which relates to the dispute is not in order for a Private Notice Question.