Let us now deal with questions nominated for priority.

On a point of order, might I ask you, Sir, in the first instance, if it is possible to indicate to the House the precise manner in which one can change the allocated spokesmanship for the purposes of use of priority time. I am the Education spokesperson for my party and I have——

We cannot take up the time of the House now on that matter, Deputy Higgins. My office will be very happy to facilitate the Deputy with information along the lines he seeks.

Thank you, Sir, but——

The Minister cannot be expected, without even the courtesy of prior notice, to give a reply now.

I am not in the least argumentative in respect of Deputy Noonan who is not Fine Gael education spokesman toujours, but this is a matter that needs clarification.

The time allocated to priority questions is strictly limited. The Chair is always in difficulty in completing these questions within the prescribed time. You will appreciate therefore that it is not helpful to me to raise matters of this kind at this stage.