I should like to point out to the Minister that farmers in the southern part of the country have experienced great difficulties.

We cannot have speeches at Question Time.

I am not making a speech but I am anxious to mention the dissatisfaction in the area.

The Deputy was in the course of making a speech.

I was drawing attention to the dissatisfaction in the area based on my question.

The Deputy will have to avail of a debate on an Estimate for that.

It is a serious matter when proposals from small farmers in the southern part of County Galway to the Department for an exchange of arable land held by the Department for commonages they own have not been accepted. It is a serious matter that the Department have put mechanically propelled vehicles on this land.

That does not have anything to do with the question. It is not a supplementary question. The Deputy need not assume a pained or aggrieved appearance.

Will the Minister meet a deputation representing those farmers and terminate the excavation work being carried out by these mechanically propelled vehicles until he has done so?

As the Deputy will find out if he asks me, I am at all times available to meet any deputation that he suggests on any issue relating to my Department. I await with interest the Deputy's deputations.

Will the Minister stop the work by the mechanically propelled vehicles?

I will talk to these people in a civil fashion.