John Kelly (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Senator Brennan commented on my contribution yesterday on carbon tax. I agree with him and I know that down the road there will be serious job losses as a result of the imposition of this tax but I would be prepared to seek a debate on the adjournment on this matter with Senator Brennan next week if the Cathaoirleach would oblige us.

I welcome the news about Coillte and that our State lands will not be sold off. I am particularly pleased because I always believed there was a relationship between Coillte and the wind energy sector and maybe now the wind energy sector realises that wind energy is not the way forward and is pulling back from it.

In recent days I have heard radio announcements telling people to deal with their local property tax within the next few days as a matter of urgency, whatever that means. I have a document telling us that it must be done by 1 July but it also states that one must complete and submit property tax returns by 28 May. We have been given three dates, next week, 28 May and 1 July. Can the Leader clarify this? People do not know the actual deadline.