David Norris (Independent)

I withdraw both terms.

We need to examine the tax break situation. Some of the incentive schemes are very good. I am delighted that Cork has acquired a wonderful early 19th century view of the city, which was made possible by tax incentives. However, it is obscene that people who make enormous amounts of money, some of the wealthiest people in the country, pay no tax whatsoever, while simultaneously we see elderly people being pursued by the Revenue Commissioners because they put money into pension schemes 20 years ago. There is a sharp contrast in that scenario.

I ask for a debate on junk mail. There should be a ban on unsolicited material being pushed through people's hall doors. Under the Data Protection Act, an individual can opt out of receiving such material. We should re-examine the legislation.