Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will be nice at the start, anyhow. Genuinely, I concur with the Leader's remarks and wish all my colleagues in the House a very happy Christmas. We have had a decent year. We have not agreed on everything, or we have hardly agreed on anything, probably, but the debates that have happened through this House have, in the main, been respectful. I respect everyone's views here. We sometimes cross swords, and that is fine. If I have offended anyone over the year - tough.

I would like to thank Deirdre, Jody, the Cathaoirleach, the Leader of the House, all the people who work with me and all the ushers and staff of the House for their assistance throughout the year. I look forward to locking horns again early in the new year. However, we are not finished yet and we have a very important day today.

I have one question in regard to the Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012, which the Leader said is to conclude at 5.30 p.m. I assume that is Committee Stage. When is it proposed to take the Report and Final Stages?