I want to raise another issue, namely, the woefully inadequate response from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Government to the farmers' crisis in giving €1 million-----

A bale of hay.

I understand that is an issue, but it is not for the Order of Business.

It is an issue of major importance and the Government should wake up to the crisis that the farmers are facing.

Deputy, you are out of order.

Farmers are under terrible pressure. They are under financial-----

Deputy, please do not abuse the privilege. I call you on the understanding that you are inquiring about promised legislation so do not abuse the privilege.

What are they going to do?

Put down a parliamentary question. I told you to table a Topical Issue.

I did exactly what you told me to do.

I did not see it.

He must have sent it by text.

The Government is doing nothing to help the farmers of Ireland.

Deputy, the Order of Business is about promised legislation; it is not about issues.

What is Deputy Deering being smart about? Has he any interest in the farmers of Ireland?

I am sorry for ruffling the Deputy's feathers.

He should have some manners when he is talking about the farmers of Ireland.