More than three weeks ago, I raised the issue of the Pyrite Levy Bill and was told a submission would be made to the Cabinet on 23 September. Judging by the response the Taoiseach gave to Deputy Martin, there appear to be problems with this Bill. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, promised the residents that this would be dealt with swiftly and urgently. Thousands of people are affected. Will the Taoiseach clarify what is the problem? Are we going ahead with this Bill? We were told we would have it before Christmas.

As I said in answer to a question, it is the Government's intention to deal with this problem as one of a number of problems that have been causing serious concern for people. I said to Deputy Martin that I am not sure the current construction of the proposed Pyrite Levy Bill is the way to do it. I would like to make it clear to the Deputy that it is the firm intention of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Government to deal with the problem people face because of pyrite. The question of the construction of the Pyrite Levy Bill may not be the best way to do this.