When will the Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2012 be taken in the House? Will the Tánaiste confirm it will not contain any provision to ease the burden on retailers, hoteliers and small businesses in respect of their rates bill and not address that in line with recommendations that have been made, which would have an economic benefit for all?

The Bill was published in August and will be introduced in the Seanad. I understand it will be taken this session but we have to await the Seanad's deliberations on it before it comes to the House. The content can be debated then.