On a point of order, the matter that was the subject matter of the last question that was dealt with is one of considerable public concern and it was dealt with correctly in the House.

Is it a point of order the Deputy is raising?

It is a point of order and perhaps you would let me finish.

The Chair is aware of that and need not be lectured about it. What is the point of order?

The point of order is that I sought to raise this specific matter in the House by way of a Private Notice Question on Tuesday and the matter was ruled out of order, not because it was not urgent——

Is the Deputy challenging a ruling of mine?

——but because it could not have been properly answered by the Minister.

The Deputy will now resume his seat.

I would like an explanation as to why it was proper for the Minister to answer questions today and improper for him to answer those questions last week.

The Deputy will now resume his seat. The Deputy will now leave the House.

Why could——

Will the Deputy force me to eject him from the House by way of evoking the Standing Orders. I am afraid I shall have to ask the Deputy to be named.

I leave the House under protest.

Deputy Shatter withdrew from the Chamber.