Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

On a point of order, as the Minister is now in the House, we had almost achieved consensus that amendments Nos. 82 to 87, which deal with valuation, would be taken with amendment No. 16. This would provide the Minister with an opportunity to reply on the strategy in respect of valuation. I make this proposal to be of assistance and to ensure that we have the maximum amount of information. If we do not do so, it is highly unlikely we will reach those amendments between now and 8 p.m. I believe the original proposal was good and had the support of the House.

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