Before I agree the proposal, agree not to oppose it, or propose a variation on it, could I ask the Taoiseach to tell us when precisely we will have the promised debate on water charges?

No. I am sorry but I must interrupt the Deputy. This is a straightforward proposal that I must put to the House. We cannot have a debate about some other issue.

Yes, but a Cheann Comhairle-----

Deputy Higgins raised the matter last week as well. I ask him to respect the Chair because otherwise it will lead to disorder. The Deputy should please resume his seat. I am putting a straightforward proposal.

Yes, but-----

If Deputy Higgins is against the proposal, he should vote against it. I cannot have a debate on another topic.

I can either oppose it or propose a variation on the order on the basis that other issues should be discussed.

The purpose of the proposal is a late sitting. Full stop.

Yes.

It does not deal with the topic that is being discussed during the late sitting. It deals with the late sitting itself. Deputy Higgins should please resume his seat. I thank Deputy Higgins.

I will raise the matter on the Order of Business then.

Deputy Higgins might raise the matter in some other way but he cannot do it now. Is the proposal for dealing with the late sitting agreed to? Agreed.

Is the proposal for dealing with No. a14 agreed to? Agreed.

Is the proposal for dealing with arrangements re No. b14 tomorrow agreed to? Agreed. I call Deputy Ó Fearghaíl to speak on the Order of Business.