Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

In respect of No. 4, Standing Order 9 states that notice is required, and I accept that. However, today's Order Paper contains the nomination of Deputy Howlin, against whom I have nothing at all, as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Standing Order 30 states four days' notice must be given of a motion so that an amendment to it can be tabled with two days' notice. Many of these matters are at the discretion of the Ceann Comhairle. If I am wrong — and I accept what the Standing Order states about notice — the notice on today's Order Paper was not circulated in accordance with the other Standing Order which requires four days' notice. I am not proposing a new motion on the election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle but an amendment to what the Taoiseach wishes to speak about. I would prefer to come back to No. 4 and deal with that. Throughout the discussions I said I had objections to the motion before the House and I merely wish to clarify those objections.

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