Would the Minister agree that statements can on occasion be quite irresponsible, particularly that concerning a major gas find last week? New information indicates that it will not be a success and this shows how irresponsible the Tánaiste was in hyping up this matter for purely political reasons.

We have been dealing with Question No. 5.

This is an indication that Ministers should not make statements that are unfounded.

That is a separate matter. Question No. 6.

Groundless statements have been made which are now being shown to be false.

The Tánaiste refuted this allegation yesterday and the matter being raised by the Deputy is completely irrelevant to the question before the House.

It is very relevant to what is going on with this Government.

It is unfortunate that the Opposition are so depressing in their comments.