Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Senator Kelly in regard to the property tax. Much huffing and puffing was done by Ministers from both parties over the summer months on the tax. This is causing huge stress and anxiety for many people who simply cannot afford to meet essential costs such as mortgage repayments or even insure their homes. Due to the increased costs of insuring a home, many people are not renewing their home insurance. The Government is now planning to bring in a property tax at the worst possible time when people are struggling the most. This is causing huge stress and anxiety for many people who simply cannot afford to meet essential costs such as mortgage repayments or even insure their homes. Due to the increased costs of insuring a home, many people are not renewing their home insurance. The Government is now planning to bring in a property tax at the worst possible time when people are struggling the most. We will drive people to a situation where they will not be able to afford to live in their own homes. It is the wrong time and I agree with Senator Kelly that we need an urgent debate. I ask the Leader to facilitate that debate at the earliest opportunity so that we can represent the views we hear about property tax.

On a lighter note, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on the wonderful display by the Mayo team on Sunday. It was a tremendous occasion. Mayo played exceptionally well.