A section in the programme for Government concerns political reform. One of the promises made is: "We will introduce a role for the Ceann Comhairle in deciding whether a Minister [which I presume includes the Taoiseach] has failed to provide reasonable information in response to a question". Has it been introduced and, if not, when will it be introduced?

He will be busy.

The Ceann Comhairle has already made rulings on that issue.

Excuse me.

The Ceann Comhairle has already ruled, on a number of occasions, that Ministers did not provide adequate information.

Has the Taoiseach been sent to the corner?

I cannot remember it being invoked. This morning, when the Taoiseach was answering questions about lone parents, provided a classic example of where it should have been invoked.

The Deputy can check the record.

It is Standing Order 40A and I have dealt with a number of such requests.

May I invoke it?

At any time.

The Taoiseach did not provide proper information this morning in reply to Deputy Micheál Martin.

The Deputy should write in the normal way and the matter will be considered appropriately. If he makes a formal complaint in writing, I will look at it.