Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Before we begin Priority Questions, I wish to ask a question. I submitted a question, which I thought was legitimate, regarding my concerns about the new arrangements with the US. However, the question was disallowed and given to the Department of Finance. I know it cannot be changed now and it probably got caught among the various offices, but in light of the news this week about the dollar and so on, which may eventually cause American companies to pull out of Ireland, I thought it was a legitimate question. I am disappointed it was not allowed, but I understand it cannot be fixed now. Many questions lately have not been getting through. Maybe we are writing them wrongly but in this case a lot of thought went into writing it correctly. I am surprised and disappointed it was not on the priority list.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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That is noted on the record, but I assure the Deputy the analysis is objective.

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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We are open to all questions——

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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I am glad to hear that.

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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——subject to the parameters of Standing Orders.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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There is always a sting in the tail.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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It is the best crutch.

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I always bow to the superior wisdom of the Ceann Comhairle.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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The Minister is open to all questions but not necessarily all answers.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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I am glad you said that, a Cheann Comhairle.