Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I ask for your indulgence while I raise a second issue. The flooding in Athlone-----

Hold on a second now, Deputy, please.

The Taoiseach-----

This is the Order of Business. The Deputy should ask about promised legislation.

We are in the dying days of this Government. The Taoiseach went to Athlone.

That is fine.

He made a promise to the people of the Carrick O'Brien and Golden Island areas that-----

The Deputy should take it up privately with the Taoiseach.

-----the compensation package that had been introduced would be expanded to include those who are not eligible for rates.

I ask the Deputy to adhere to the instructions of the Chair.

Four weeks later, nothing has happened.

Okay. I think the Deputy has made his point now.

The people whose businesses were flooded continue to have no access to funding.

I ask the Deputy to resume his seat.

The Taoiseach met them at first hand. He promised he would listen to their concerns.

Would the Deputy listen to me for a minute?

He promised he would come back to them. Four weeks later, he has not done so.

The Deputy is showing total disrespect to the Chair.

I apologise, a Cheann Comhairle.

The Deputy knows quite well-----

I have always shown the height of respect to the Chair in my five years as a Member of this House.

-----what he can and cannot raise.

It is a pity the Taoiseach would not show the same respect to the people of Athlone.

Come on.

I know it is an important issue. I know all that, but this is the Order of Business.

I accept that, a Cheann Comhairle. I would appreciate it if the Taoiseach would at least acknowledge what I have raised here today.

No. The Taoiseach has to-----

I ask him fulfil his promise to the people of Athlone by extending the scheme as promised.

Excuse me, Deputy. The Taoiseach is subject to the same Standing Orders as you are. Please resume your seat. You have made your point. I call Deputy Mathews on promised legislation.