Senator John Crown has tabled an amendment to the Order of Business which I do not propose to accept. We had a comprehensive debate on water charges when the Bill went through the House. Everyone had an opportunity to make points at the time. Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill made the same point and talked about a figure of €750 or more per household. I remember him talking about a figure of €750 for the registration of a septic tank. The figure was reduced to €5 at the end. I cannot believe anything he says in that regard.

What percentage are failing? There is no grant available for them.

The Senator has gone overboard again. He does not believe what is in the newspapers, but then goes beyond it. I take his comments with a grain of salt.

I note the comments of Senator John Crown about universal health insurance. There is a White Paper on the topic and we will arrange a debate on that discussion document.

Senator Paschal Mooney referred to the statement made by the Minister for Finance. Any budgetary measure depends on revenue and expenditure. Later in the year we will decide what should be included in the budget and the Minister will say what will be in it.

With regard to the situation in Ukraine, if Senator Paschal Mooney looks at the schedule, he will see that there is a debate scheduled for tomorrow. I have already mentioned the CEDRA document.

Senator John Crown has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to clarify the position on water tax be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Yes.