Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

First, the data on this will not have improved in a few months' time. I will try to get the information for the Deputy in relation to the point he asked about when people pay the CET, whether it is up front or over time, but the information in relation to the number of people it may affect - the information I am giving here today - will not change in six months' time or in a year's time for the data capture reasons that I outlined earlier.

Second, in relation to when we will bring this matter forward again, we will aim to do that in the second quarter of next year to facilitate further discussion on it then.

Third, it will not be the case that it is possible to introduce a degree of differentiation in relation to the application of the age-related factor. There will need to be a decision made that will be of benefit to everybody who finds themselves in this situation. That would be the choice. The group that we will put together will consider all these matters in the round but that substantive choice I do not believe will change.