Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

I asked a number of questions that the Taoiseach did not answer in his response. I asked when legislation will be introduced to stop false bidding and require truthful disclosure. Such matters require law, not merely independent regulation or a regulatory authority. The Taoiseach has had nearly ten years to deal with these matters.

The Central Bank suggests that house prices are over-valued by 14%. The Taoiseach has pumped up prices through various forms of property tax relief and by talking up the market. Why does the Taoiseach continue to tolerate racketeering scams when he has the power to address the matter? He could give a signal to indicate the Fianna Fáil Party will not be as welcoming of corporate donations as it has been. How much of the Fianna Fáil Party's funding comes from auctioneers, estate agents and developers who set up management companies and walk away from unfinished estates? Is an ethical yardstick used before such funding is accepted, because I think it has a bearing in this matter?

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