It is quite in order on the Order of Business.

Second, as the banks were announcing crippling increases in mortgage payments the Revenue Commissioners chairwoman, on the Tánaiste's behalf, was callously threatening to dip into the social welfare payments and wages of workers who object to his property tax, which is a tax too far. Will he amend the property tax to ensure that does not happen?

Are there any proposals on amending the property tax? Is there promised legislation in this area, yes or no?

First, I have a long reply on the fodder crisis but I was not asked about it on Leaders' Questions.

I raised it-----

I appreciate that, Deputy Martin.

With regard to giving Deputy Higgins a commitment as to when legislation will be passed by the House, that is a matter for the House. The Government has made clear its intention with regard to bringing legislation before the Houses and there is no legislation promised on amending the property tax.