John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

Yes, and I am glad we will have the opportunity to debate it further.

There is one issue which may not relate directly to the Appropriation Bill but I want to raise it with the Minister of State because this is probably as good a time as any to do so. I refer to the roll-over relief scheme. From comments she made previously, I am aware that the Minister of State's party leader, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, has serious reservations about the adjustments made a number of years ago. This is particularly relevant in terms of the new national roads infrastructure that will be put in place throughout the country in the coming years and the impact the latter will have on landowners. However, it also relates to business people seeking, in the interest of upgrading, to sell their premises and purchase new ones. These individuals were affected by the changes made two years ago. I urge the Minister of State to use his influence with the Government to ensure that these changes, which were a step in the wrong direction, are reversed as soon as possible. I have no difficulty with the Appropriation Bill and I wish the Minister of State and all Members the best for Christmas and 2005.