I compliment and wish good luck to the two new Ministers. At least they will say "hello" when Deputies meet them, which is a good thing.

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The Deputy never says "hello" to me.

I ask Deputy Healy-Rae not to respond.

I will not open my mouth.

Fine Gael and the Labour Party abolished town councils. Killarney Chamber of Commerce is extremely concerned about the implications of this decision in respect of rates and planning, as the planning department has been abolished. The Taoiseach, who comes to Killarney on holidays, has robbed us of the title of "Mayor of Killarney". What proposals will he Taoiseach make to restore the title to the town?

The Deputy's question is not appropriate to the Order of Business.

Given that the Taoiseach visits Killarney on holiday, he should be allowed to answer the question.

I go down there too and enjoy it.

While the Ceann Comhairle is welcome, will he allow the Taoiseach to answer the question?

No, he may not do so on the Order of Business.

I suppose the Deputy will have his van parked at Dooks for the Ring of Kerry cycle.

We want a mayor of Killarney. It is unfair that the Taoiseach will not respond.

He is not allowed to respond because the Deputy is out of order.

He comes to Killarney on holidays but will not answer a question about the town.

The purpose of having an independent Chair is to ensure Deputies adhere to the rules.