Today marks the end of an era. As a member of Fine Gael, I thank the Taoiseach for everything he has done for our party and for our country through his leadership over the past seven years. People do not really see the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes and the huge personal sacrifice that goes into the job of leadership. The Taoiseach has done that with distinction. I wish him every happiness and health in the future. As a wise Cork man said to me one time, this is not a dress rehearsal we only get one crack at life, so onwards and upwards. I hope that every step for him in the future is a positive and successful one.

I apologise to the Ceann Comhairle for indulging. The business of Government goes on.

The Deputy has 20 seconds.

In 20 seconds, I raise the very serious matter of rates revaluation letters arriving in businesses throughout Kerry at the moment. I know there are winners and losers with these revaluations. However, in some cases people have been notified of a 500% increase in their rates bills. This is just not sustainable and these businesses will close. Can there be an intervention to ensure these people will not have to pay these astronomical rates?

I thank Deputy Griffin for his kind remarks. I will certainly let the Minister know about the issue he raised about the valuations. As we all know, there are winners and losers and it works out overall exactly the same. However, sometimes people face very big increases. There is a system by which that can be disputed and appealed to the Valuation Tribunal. I would encourage anyone affected to do that.