Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Many of the suggestions made by Deputies Mick Wallace and Finian McGrath could be brought forward as valid proposals once the issue of the budgetary position has been resolved. The Deputies will be able to make these points and have an opportunity to reflect on what is or is not in the budget based on the assertions they have made today. We are striving to introduce an equitable property tax, as we are obliged to do as part of the agreement negotiated with the troika in 2010.

I am amazed at Deputy Brian Stanley's reference to a notional figure of €600 or €700 per household, given that his party imposed a tax of £1,000 on people in Northern Ireland where it is in charge. That equates to €1,400.

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