I refer to No. 10 on the Order Paper which deals with the inquiry into the banking crisis. I note the timings allocated for that debate tomorrow preclude about ten Members of this House from having an opportunity to speak. Perhaps it is an error in the timings. I ask the Taoiseach if he would request the Chief Whip to extend the time by ten minutes to give others an opportunity to contribute to the debate.

I understand Deputy Timmins's request. A vote is scheduled for tomorrow evening. I will ask the Chief Whip to look at the Deputy's request to see if we can be generous if not flexible.

Ten minutes is all we need.

As the Ceann Comhairle I try to be as independent as possible but there is a group of ten Deputies. If they were a party, they would be entitled to automatic speaking rights. It would be appropriate, where possible, to accommodate them as it is only right that Deputies are given an opportunity to speak.

On that issue-----

No further debate is required. I have made my wishes known.