I commiserate with the Cathaoirleach on Mayo's loss on Sunday. We were all rooting for Mayo but it was unfortunate that it came up against a very strong Donegal team. I congratulate Donegal on winning the all-Ireland. The only regret I have, which I am sure the Cathaoirleach has, is that we did not have the best player in the country on display in Croke Park. Andy Moran was out through injury. I am sure if he had been playing the result could have been different.

A question for the Leader, please.

I call on the Leader to allocate some time for a broad debate on the proposed property tax in advance of any announcements being made on it because we have form here with successive Governments in that issues can be overlooked. When the second home charge was introduced, the first thing property owners were told was that if they paid rates, they would not be liable for the second home charge but it later transpired that if they had a small shop or pub and a couple of rooms above it, they were liable for it. Now we will have a situation where small businesses, small pubs and small shops, with people living above them will have to pay rates on downstairs and property tax on upstairs. Small businesses cannot afford that.

We also need to look at situations where people living in what are perceived to be lavish residences could be in negative equity and on social welfare having lost their jobs. All of these issues should be put into the mix. I call on the Leader to allow a debate in order that we can perhaps make recommendations to the Minister before any announcements.

I agree with Senator Kelly in regard to the property tax. Much huffing and puffing was done by Ministers from both parties over the summer months on the tax. This is causing huge stress and anxiety for many people who simply cannot afford to meet essential costs such as mortgage repayments or even insure their homes. Due to the increased costs of insuring a home, many people are not renewing their home insurance. The Government is now planning to bring in a property tax at the worst possible time when people are struggling the most. This is causing huge stress and anxiety for many people who simply cannot afford to meet essential costs such as mortgage repayments or even insure their homes. Due to the increased costs of insuring a home, many people are not renewing their home insurance. The Government is now planning to bring in a property tax at the worst possible time when people are struggling the most. We will drive people to a situation where they will not be able to afford to live in their own homes. It is the wrong time and I agree with Senator Kelly that we need an urgent debate. I ask the Leader to facilitate that debate at the earliest opportunity so that we can represent the views we hear about property tax.

On a lighter note, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on the wonderful display by the Mayo team on Sunday. It was a tremendous occasion. Mayo played exceptionally well.

We are not having a debate on this issue today.

They were defeated by a much stronger Donegal side. I give my best wishes to and thank the Gaelic Athletic Association for the display on Sunday in Croke Park and the work ethic of volunteer officials throughout the country, especially in my own county of Donegal. I wish our team every success as it prepares for next year's championship.