Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

Some of the comments made are way off the mark and are not up to speed on what is happening. I noted the heartfelt comments, especially from Members from the Cork area, but this legislation is tailored towards the capacity of a person to pay. The other matters regarding percentages for the plebiscite or the number of people who would buy properties were dealt with on Committee Stage. The Bill has a very generous approach to the sale of property when a person's ability to pay is taken into consideration. On that basis, I cannot accept the amendments and I will be dealing with the matter by regulation.

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