Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I apologise. It is being taken this week. We should consider this matter. The classification of some schools as disadvantaged puts so-called advantaged schools at a disadvantage. This is borne out in the special needs assistants area.

Can we discuss again the issue of the first-time buyer's grant early in the next term and the need to raise the current threshold applying to stamp duty? The current level is €190,000, which would not buy one a shoe box in most places, especially in growing towns such as Carlow. This matter should be raised in the House. I know the budget is being formulated as we speak but I hope we can debate it in early October with the Minister for Finance. He needs to revise the threshold levels for stamp duty as a matter of urgency because they are totally outdated.