A Cheann Comhairle, I very much regret that the Government has ruled out this debate. I ask you to invite the Dáil to stand for one minute in solidarity with the people of Gaza and the Middle East.

Sorry-----

Excuse me. We are in session. I ask Deputy Adams that if he has a proposal like that in future, he pay the Chair the courtesy of giving me advance notice.

Hear, hear.

Okay.

I do not want to be put in that position ever again. Thank you.

We now move on to the motion re membership of committees.