Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I agree with Senator Tuffy on the matter of a fee simple being unencumbered. I will draw her remarks to the attention of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, because the issue should be considered in a housing or local government Act. I am loath to accept the amendment in the context of this legislation. It is also a policy area where I would have to obtain the say-so of the Minister. If it is of any assistance to the Senator, I agree with her and Senator Jim Walsh on this issue.