I wrote to the Taoiseach this morning regarding Bord Bia's chair, Larry Murrin, whose position I now believe to be completely untenable given that his company was importing Brazilian beef. I hope he will act on my letter.

The childcare system is in crisis.

On a point of order, what is the leader's question? The Deputy is only allowed bring up one issue at a time.

That is correct.

We cannot be doing sleight of hand stuff like that.

I am about to bring up my issue now.

Continue with Leaders' Questions, Deputy.

On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, this is important.

I absolutely accept it, Taoiseach.

The Deputy cannot have two or three issues at the one time.

I accept the point of order.

The Deputy raised an issue and it is sleight of hand because if I do not respond, I will be accused of X, Y and Z.

I accept the point of order. If that is not your question, Deputy McDonald, please proceed with your question and observe Standing Orders.

I was merely informing the Taoiseach of a piece of correspondence.

Not under Leaders' Questions.

I do not think the defensive response is entirely necessary, but how and ever, people can judge that for themselves.

Very touchy.

Very tetchy Taoiseach.