I attempted to raise a Private Notice Question in relation to the imminent strike by junior doctors in our hospital——

That question has been disallowed, Deputy Allen, as you know.

In your reply you stated that I should submit a written question but as you know, if I did, the question would only come up on the eve of the strike which is going to cause chaos——

The Deputy has ample time to put down an ordinary question. He may not raise the matter now.

A Cheann Comhairle, a written question is unsatisfactory and limiting——

The Deputy may not argue with the Chair.

I wish to raise the issue in the House. This is a major hospital——

Deputy Allen must learn that he may not argue with the Chair. He must accept the ruling of the Chair.

I consider your ruling ill-judged in the circumstances.