John Ellis (Fianna Fail)

On the last day the House sat, I sought a debate on the proposed carbon taxes. I note that since then IBEC and a number of other groups have said they would appreciate such a debate prior to the introduction of such taxes. Has the Leader made any progress with regard to arranging such a debate? While carbon taxes might be desirable in some ways, other aspects could be damaging to our economy. We should have such a debate, therefore, which would also give us an opportunity to go through the submissions we have received from various groups on the proposed carbon taxes. Perhaps the Leader will advise us of the position.