Edward Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I was simply stating a fact. The Minister told us that the wealth in the country was €1.1 trillion or €1.2 trillion. Property represents maybe €800 billion of that, that is, two thirds or 70%. I stated the simple fact that there is a tax on that wealth. That is all. I was not saying whether it was fair or unfair. I was just stating a simple fact.