I again call for a debate in the House on taxation. We will have a budget in October this year and it would be welcome and worthwhile for this House to have a full debate on taxation in all its facets.

Has the Senator a question for the Leader?

Would the Leader welcome a debate on progressive taxation with higher taxes for those who earn high incomes, wealth taxes and the need to deal with the legacy of tax shelters and tax breaks in place both for multinationals and individuals in this State? Let us have a holistic debate on taxation in the lead up to the budget in October.