Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to water charges. The Minister did make a statement on that matter, but I am afraid that I cannot add anything further. We will try to seek further clarification from him but I cannot add to what he has already stated.

I am sure the 0.6% pension levy will be raised under the Finance (No. 2) Bill which will be taken today.

Senator Mark Daly raised an issue which has already been referred to on a couple of occasions. I understand that the chairman of NAMA, Mr. Frank Daly, requested and had a meeting with Senator Daly on that matter. He asked Senator Daly to substantiate the allegations that were made in this House. Senator Daly, however, was unable to provide any evidence in that regard. Those statements concerning Senator Daly were made by Mr. Frank Daly of NAMA at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly conference yesterday morning.