I wish to raise two issues. I note from a report in The Irish Times today that Clonmel Circuit Court is now sixth in the country in granting repossessions. There have been 4,500 repossessions since the start of this year. When will the Government amend the so-called Land and Conveyancing Act and re-name it the eviction Bill? That is my first question.

I, like many other Deputies and Senators, have been contacted by the sister of the late Robert McCartney regarding the election that is going on at the moment to Seanad Éireann. The Tánaiste's own candidate, Ms Maíria Cahill - I wish her no ill will - has failed to answer questions posed by Ms McCartney. Indeed, a journalist contacted me last night regarding 11 questions that were put to Ms Cahill. She has refused to debate any of these issues.

That is not in order, Deputy.

It is in order under Seanad reform. A Seanad reform Bill has been promised. Are we going to have an election in secrecy? She has said that she is only going to deal with the electorate, the Deputies and Senators but it is a public office with a public remit.

It is and we have a vote on that.

Is the Tánaiste going to remain silent until the election is completed tomorrow at midday? Are the questions to remain unanswered?

On Seanad reform.

In fairness to Ms Cahill, she should answer those questions in her own defence. It is a very serious situation.

The issue the Deputy has raised is Seanad reform.

I met her and she refused to answer the questions. Seanad reform is way down on the agenda of this Government.

I will ask the Tánaiste to respond.

Yes, because this is an election to the Seanad which is held in secrecy. The Labour Party will not answer the questions. Ms Cahill will not answer. The whole thing is being concluded tomorrow.

Thank you.

It is a very serious issue, to have this House - both Houses in fact - disrespected.

The Tánaiste, on Seanad reform.

She wants to be elected to the Seanad without answering any questions or appearing on any-----

Please give the Tánaiste a chance to respond.

It is farcical. It is also very serious. The family of the late Robert McCartney deserves answers to questions put by his sister and sent to all of us in this House.

I am calling the Tánaiste now.

Does Deputy McGrath want to keep the peace?

Excuse me, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Can I have that remark withdrawn please?

I cannot hear everything.

I have never been in breach of the peace. The Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, said I want to keep the peace but I have never breached the peace in my life, thankfully. I ask that the Minister of State withdraw that.

Deputy, I will listen back to that. I cannot hear everything that is said.

Will he withdraw that remark?

He said keep the peace.

I have always kept the peace. His suggestion is inappropriate. He is a bully boy.

The Deputy is twisting what was said.

It is bully boy tactics. The Deputy should go to Michael Fingleton and talk to him.

I call the Tánaiste. There must be no further interruptions.

There is no proposed legislation on any of the different matters the Deputy raised.