The programme for Government commits the Government to actively fulfilling its mandate as co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement. As part of this, the former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, agreed to hold regular debates in the House on the North. In March the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform agreed to a proposal from Sinn Féin to introduce regular quarterly statements on the North. Given the failure of the latest phase of efforts to restore the political institutions and the absence of the rights-based foundation that they require, will the Government schedule the debates to take place as soon as possible? Given the Taoiseach's inability to communicate with me in a coherent way and his obvious frustration, perhaps he might limit himself, forget about the shallow silliness and answer the question I am asking him. When will the Government schedule the taking of the quarterly debate on the North, as determined by the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform?

I understand the Business Committee agreed two weeks ago that we would start to have quarterly statements on Northern Ireland, which I very much welcome. The Deputy should be aware at this stage - it is 18 months since the general election - that the Government does not schedule Dáil business anymore. It is done by the Business Committee; therefore, I cannot answer the question.

Does the Taoiseach wish to answer it?

The Deputy and I had a very good meeting two weeks ago. I thought we communicated quite well and understand we are due to meet again next week.

I certainly did.

I am sorry to hear the Deputy does not believe it was as good a meeting as I thought it was.