David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is in the official Order of Business but I have only just received the amendment this second. I have it in my hand.

On the rent situation, we should not castigate all landlords. I spent a huge amount of money on the basement of my house, which I rent out. I have not put up the rent for about ten years because I have decent tenants. It suits me very well. They are nice people who leave me alone and I do not have to bother too much with them. However, one is charged approximately 50% on the rent because it is deemed "unearned income". I am thinking of giving it up. It is just not worth it. It is a waste of time. Why should I be earning money for the Government? I cannot see why.

There we are. It was rather an unruly spot but I am very glad I pointed that out to Senator O'Reilly. I delighted in the highly intelligent heckling I got. It is all part of parliamentary business.