Shay Brennan (Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate that the importance of lowering the multiplier is understood and what that will do for retention. As time has passed since the report was published, the urgency is increasing on this. I welcome the establishment of a working group. I look forward to a report, which I believe is due in quarter 2 of next year. I appreciate what Deputy Doherty said that potentially there are other ways to do it also. However, my preferred method would involve lowering the multiplier rate. It would be useful were the report to examine that and other potential measures that may also be more or less appropriate. In light of what the Minister said, I do not feel the need to press my amendment. I will end my contribution by encouraging rapid movement on this issue in time for future budgets.