I should like to refer to a discussion I had with the Chair in the corridor some days ago concerning a matter which has upset me in regard to Priority Questions. I had my five Priority Questions tabled before the appointed date but it appears that after the appointed date one of my questions was ruled out of order because it had already been answered. The reason I am raising this matter is that I could have tabled a further Priority Question had I been informed of the position. I ask the guidance and help of the Chair on this matter.

As I explained to the Deputy in that brief and informal discussion, Question Time is now regulated by an order of the Dáil made on 28 May 1985. Like any other new system teething troubles will arise here and there and I suggest to the Deputy that she take this matter up with the Whip of her party and ask him to take it up with the Government Whip. I will do anything I can to try to streamline the system to try to eliminate such a difficulty.

I was anxious to put my views on the record and I am grateful to the Chair for the opportunity.