The Opposition accepts the Order of Business today and will work with the Government in that regard.

With regard to the regrettable by-election caused by the resignation of Mr. Jimmy Harte, does Fine Gael intend to contest it or will it hand over to an Independent on this occasion?

That is not relevant to the Order of Business.

I am sure our friend will be delighted to contest or to accept the agreement that the Labour Party's candidate will be the sole Government candidate in this regard. I hope the person selected will be-----

That is not a matter for the Order of Business today.

I am only giving advice that the candidate should be suitably qualified and not retrospectively qualified for the position, which concerns the industry and commerce portfolio. That is very important and I have tried-----

We do not want a repeat of what happened last year. We are trying to put up with Senator Gerard P. Craughwell.

I am trying to encourage the Government to be very conscious of the situation. Of course, the Fianna Fáil Party-----

The Senator is only filling time.

I am not, actually, I am filling very useful time. Fianna Fáil will be contesting this by-election. As normal, we will be putting forward a candidate.

Vigorously.