Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----for capital gains tax in the context of durable relationships, providing a definition could certainly be helpful.

Senators McGreehan and Boyhan raised the issue of victims of thalidomide, as both have done in the House previously. They have both been very strong advocates on behalf of the Irish Thalidomide Association. I agree that this has gone on for far too long. What the House could do is invite statements on the issue of thalidomide at some stage. I certainly echo and agree with their calls on that issue.

Senator Davitt raised the matter of sustainable transport, which, again, relates to budgetary considerations. He will be aware that this Government has presided over very significant reductions in transport fees and provided incentives for people to use public transport. However, looking at things like a VAT reduction on electric bikes, in the context of budgetary considerations, to support active travel is something I am quite certain the Minister for Finance would consider.