Along with many others I have raised the fact that the exemptions proposed-----

We are not having a debate now, Deputy.

-----in the finance Bill are inadequate and they do not deal with the distress-----

We are not going there, Deputy. What Bill are we referring to?

The finance Bill.

We have been told about the finance Bill.

Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle will allow me to finish because he has allowed everyone else go on.

I have not.

You have, actually.

I have not, actually.

If those in the Opposition are going to propose amendments allowing for further exemptions for those in mortgage distress, those who are unemployed and other groups whom we believe cannot afford to pay, will the Taoiseach give a commitment that those amendments will not be ruled out of order and that we will be allowed to put forward those amendments?

That is not a matter for the Taoiseach. The ruling on amendments is not a matter for the Taoiseach.

I cannot give the Deputy any such guarantee. That is a matter for the House.

It is a matter for the House in accordance with Standing Orders. That is the way we deal with the disallowing of amendments and questions.