Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

This is just about-----

It is not appropriate to come in and read a long statement. On the Order of Business, Senators raise a question. If the Senator wants to frame this issue into a question, I will allow her to do so.

It is very strange the Cathaoirleach only asked this of me and did not address anybody else-----

No. Most Senators who raise issues ask-----

Excuse me, I highlighted a lack of computer-----

Please respect the Chair.

I do.

On the Order of Business, most Senators ask the Leader for a debate or ask a question. It is not appropriate for the Senator to come in and read out a statement and I have been in this House in various capacities for much longer than the Senator has.

Excuse me but the Cathaoirleach was not listening to me. I asked about second level and computer skills-----

If she did, I did not hear the question

-----and the fact they are taught in England but not here so we need to promote children-----

So the Senator is calling for a debate on it.

Yes I am. I said that in my contribution if the Cathaoirleach had only listened to it.

I did not hear it. I am just trying to be fair to Members.

No, the Cathaoirleach was not being fair.