That is a matter for the Whips.

In view of issues that were raised earlier by the Tánaiste with regard to some political parties now being funded by corporate America, and suckling at the teat of corporate America, is it possible-----

Sorry, Deputy. We cannot have a debate on this issue. It is a matter for the Whips.

Yes, but I am asking the Tánaiste whether it is possible for us to have a meaningful debate here in view of the fact some political parties in this House receive large sums of funding from unnamed sources that can have a direct impact on how we fund democracy in this country.

Sorry, Deputy. Will you resume your seat? Thank you.

I believe it would be appropriate that we would have a debate to ensure we have an ethical approach to how we fund political parties in this Parliament.

We cannot have a debate on it now. It is a matter for the Whips.

Perhaps the Whips could have a discussion on this. I am sure appropriate arrangements could be entered into that all the parties would probably agree with.