May I put a question to the Taoiseach? I offered earlier to put a question to him.

I am calling the next question and the Deputy should resume his seat.

On a point of order, I must point out that I offered to put a supplementary question to the Taoiseach.

That is not a point of order; I am calling the next question.

May I make a point of order?

If it is a point of order the Deputy may make it.

I offered on two occasions to put a supplementary question to the Taoiseach and I should like an explanation from the Chair as to why he did not allow other Deputies to put supplementaries to the Taoiseach?

I do not have to explain my decision to the Deputy and I am calling the next question.

I wish to give notice of my intention to raise the subject matter of this question on the Adjournment so that I may express my regret to the Taoiseach for the ruling of the Chair on this matter.

I will communicate with the Deputy.