Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question of Aer Lingus. The Cabinet has not had an opportunity to discuss that matter yet, which the Leader of the Opposition will appreciate given the announcement in regard to Ryanair was only made yesterday. I am sure that when the Cabinet has considered the matter, it will outline its position on it.

With regard to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government coming to the House for a general debate or with specific reference to property tax, we will certainly try to arrange that debate. Fianna Fáil signed up to a property tax and I find it strange it is now talking about people not being able to afford tax and everything else.