I was disappointed, but I understand the reason you disallowed my Private Notice Question to the Taoiseach about the inquiry being carried out by the DPP in relation to the rape case in Cavan. It is sad this House is seen not to be able to debate issues which are vitally important to the public as soon as possible after they occur. There is no other vehicle open to this House——

I am sorry, Deputy Barrett, but——

I respect the fact that you have disallowed my question——

I cannot allow you to make a statement on this matter at this time. There are other ways open to the Deputy.

I am aware of that. I ask the Taoiseach if he will consider giving a small amount of time to discuss this matter — tomorrow, early next week or even this evening.

The Deputy might raise this on the Order of Business.

Deputy Barrett intervened before I called the Order of Business. If Members permit me to deal with the Order of Business, then I will hear questions of this kind.

I thought this was the best time to raise it.