The Senator was a witness to the chaos. It is important to have the debate on the property tax in the House next week. Again, I see Sinn Féin talking about the consistency of its manifesto. The Labour Party and Fine Gael have not changed their manifestos. It was not too long ago that in Sinn Féin's words, private property "has been and remains an instrument of oppression". That disappeared from its manifesto when members started to buy their properties in Donegal. The front bench of Sinn Féin has private property.

Has the Senator a question for the Leader?

My question concerns the property tax. The belief that private property was an instrument of oppression was a core part of Sinn Féin's manifesto.

What about the property portfolio of the Government front bench?

Senator Jimmy Harte, without interruption.

Senator Landy has left the House but-----

We do not refer to people who have left the House.

I compliment Senator Landy. We heard that Stormont is oppressive and must be closed down and that Sinn Féin would never enter Stormont but members are sitting there in their big fat seats.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

We are living in the Republic of Ireland.

Has the Senator a question for the Leader?

The principle behind the property tax is a fair tax on people who can afford to pay it.

It is a home tax.

We debate the principle behind and the figures relating to it because the principle has already been established in the Six Counties and it works there. I wish to discuss the principle next week. I am sure Sinn Féin will have changed its mind on private property by the time that comes around.