Mr. Ruairí McGinley:

On the legitimacy of the tax, if there is a move towards a local council tax as against a local property tax, and the Deputy touched on the issue slightly, alongside the funding it is also about the powers and services that are delivered. There is scope to deliver on both fronts. In the real politick world the local property tax raises €500 million, which is not an inconsiderable sum. The committee adhered to the terms of reference with regard to what is before us in 2019, but it is a practical concern. There are more general issues that are complicated and need to be worked through.