Okay. I would like to speak on this proposal on the Order of Business. It is clear that one of the most important legislative measures the Government has thrown its weight behind is that of water charges.

No, I am sorry. The Deputy can resume her seat. This is a matter-----

Today, the figures reveal that 57% of households have not paid.

Is the proposal for dealing with the suspension of sitting and the timing of Topical Issues agreed to?

I would like to make a proposal, that we do not-----

The Deputy cannot make a proposal on the Order of Business.

Is the Ceann Comhairle going to allow me to speak?

The Deputy can object to the suspension of sitting and timing of Topical Issues, full stop.

I would like to make a proposal that we not take an hour-long break and that we have a discussion on the massive boycott of water charges that is taking place.

Her microphone should be turned off.

This morning, the Minister stated that-----

The Taoiseach to reply, thank you.

-----he was beyond satisfied with the payment rate.

What about the rights of the staff?

More than half the people have boycotted the water charges and rejected this Government's proposal.

Will the Deputy please resume her seat?

I am allowed a minute or two to explain.

No, you are not.

I am.

Will you resume your seat?

A Cheann Comhairle, I think you will find that-----

Thank you. Will you resume your seat?

----under Standing Orders, I am allowed to put my case to speak on the Order of Business.

Yes, in respect of-----

Even Deputy Coppinger's co-pilot is embarrassed.

-----the proposal on the suspension of sitting and timing of Topical Issues.

Yes, and I am not agreeing to it.

You are not agreeing. You have made your point.

I would like you to let me get a full sentence out, please, if you would not mind.

You have made your point that there should be no suspension of the proceedings.

The Deputy has made her point. I call the Taoiseach.

I have not made my point because the Ceann Comhairle kept interrupting me.

I am not interrupting. I am telling the Deputy that she cannot wander onto talking about water charges.

I can, actually.

No, the Deputy cannot.

I am allowed to make a point on the Order of Business.

I ask the Deputy to resume her seat so that the Taoiseach can reply. We are moving on.

In that case, I will jump up on the next item.

The Deputy will not jump up. She will jump up when she is called. There is order in this Chamber, in case the Deputy does not realise it.

I am trying to speak but the Ceann Comhairle keeps cutting across me.

The procedure every Wednesday is for a sos for one hour. The people who work here and service this House are entitled to a break. It is standard procedure and I reject the assertion made by Deputy Coppinger. The staff who service the Houses of the Oireachtas are entitled to their break like everybody else.

The Taoiseach does not care about the staff. The Taoiseach is keeping the staff here until midnight tonight.