Does the Minister recall that on 21 October 1987 he said in the Seanad that the review with regard to local authority financing is at an advanced stage in his Department. He said: "I will be putting proposals——

The Deputy is quoting and that is not in order at Question Time. I want to deal with the two remaining questions.

Does the Minister recall that he said: "A cheer will go up in every part of Ireland——

The Deputy is persisting in quoting at Question Time. I must then call the next question, No. 60.

When will the Minister tackle this issue?

Is it possible for me to reply?

I have called Question No. 60.

On a point of order——

Question No. 60.

On a point of order——

The Chair will not be frustrated by Deputy Shatter.

The Chair is protecting the Minister.

How dare you suggest that. The Deputy will withdraw that remark.

The Chair is preventing——

The Deputy will withdraw the accusation against the Chair.

In the interests of the House I withdraw the remark.

Question No. 60, please.

I am prevented from answering that, unfortunately——

Doubtless the Minister will have another opportunity.

The local authorities do not have responsibility for the cleaning of the rivers of Ireland. It is a pity the Deputy does not know his brief a bit better.