I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that the President, on my advice, today accepted the resignation of Deputy Micheál Martin as a member of the Government. Pursuant to section 4(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1946, I have assigned the Department of Foreign Affairs to myself with effect from today.

The Taoiseach will be a busy man.

Is the Taoiseach anxious to get away?

He is leaving.

He will be able to escape.

We will move on to Leaders' Questions.

I hope it does not turn out like some of the other things of which the Taoiseach has been in charge. At least he will be able to get away legitimately to do business on behalf of the country.

Can we move on?