Fiona O'Malley (Independent)

I have listened to what other Senators, particularly Senator O'Toole, have said. When something is pointed out to the Minister does he not have a duty to remove an anomaly? As Senator O'Toole said, it is the reason we are here. It is the reason we are going through the Bill. Certainly, it should be considered.

I also echo the sentiments Senators Harris and Quinn expressed about sole traders. We need to keep the tax burden low. I will always have that mantra. I do not subscribe to high taxation.

The reason we are here today is to go through the Bill. So be it if the Dáil must come back to make an amendment. There seems to be a duty on the Minister to accept this recommendation.