That completes questions on promised legislation. My apologies to the six Deputies who were listed but were not called because we ran out of time. For the information of anyone who may be interested, we call Deputies in the order in which they indicate.

On a point of order, I am not being biased in saying that none of the Fine Gael Deputies who indicated had an opportunity to speak.

That is not my fault.

I suggest that the six backbench Deputies who waited for an hour to speak today should be given an opportunity to speak on the Order of Business tomorrow. Week after week, the Ceann Comhairle informs the House that Deputies who did not have an opportunity to speak will be given an opportunity to speak the following day. This is my fourth day on the trot trying to speak on a specific topic and I indicated early. The same mouthpieces keep wasting the time of the House. All I am asking is for fair play in the Chamber. I have spent one hour for four days on the trot trying to raise an issue. I am not blaming the Ceann Comhairle but seeking a fair system. I am sure most of the six Deputies who were not called to speak today are from Fine Gael. Is there any chance we will get fair play?

That is what Deputy Fitzpatrick gets for joining Fine Gael.

To answer the Deputy's question, three of the Members who did not speak are from the Fine Gael Party. If they had indicated earlier, they would have been able to speak. The Deputy was the last Member to indicate.

The Ceann Comhairle was looking in the other direction.

I scan the Chamber constantly each day and the Deputy was the last to indicate.

To conclude my point-----

No, I am not having a debate on the issue.

Last Thursday, a Fianna Fáil Deputy who walked into the Chamber after I indicated was allowed to speak before me.

Please resume your seat, Deputy.

I want fair play for my constituents in Louth. I am fed up with this. It has happened four times on the trot. What do I have to do?

Please resume your seat, Deputy.

I will resume my seat, but I am looking for fair play.

Excuse me, if Deputies want to come into the Chamber late or indicate late, I cannot do anything about it. Some Deputies are so enthusiastic that before Questions on Promised Legislation starts, they send notes to me in the Chair asking to be included. I do not have any control over that. I will deal with people as they present themselves and if that procedure is not to Deputy Fitzpatrick's liking, I suggest he asks his representative at the Business Committee, which will meet at 4.15 p.m. to discuss the aforementioned issues, to suggest a more effective way of dealing with business.

I want to-----

Resume your seat, Deputy Fitzpatrick.

A Cheann Comhairle, I just wanted to thank you.