Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all of the Senators for their contributions. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, for representing the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform earlier and thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for being present.

All Senators, in one way or another, have said that the legislation is intended to level the playing pitch. I wish to respond to the requests made by some Senators to apply the legislation to properties such as large surface car park spaces that are not rated at present. The legislation does not apply to anything else, including pubs, restaurants or any similar business. As Senator Barrett indicated, we can tidy up such matters on Committee Stage.

I thank Senator Byrne for his contribution but must confess that I have not read the Fianna Fáil policy document.