Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a bit rich for Senator Walsh to say that when he was on the council, they were building council houses by the dozen. When he went off the council, his Government stopped building local authority houses so maybe he should go back on it again.

I note Senator Comiskey's points about farm payments. Senator Noone welcomed another 300 jobs in Dublin. I note her points on the Dublin city development plan. I do not know whether that no-fry zone will fly but am sure the Senator will raise it with our council colleagues in those areas.

Senator Conway spoke on the banks and Senator Mary Ann O'Brien commented on the sad passing of Pat Eddery, one of the greatest jockeys Ireland has ever produced and winner of 14 classics. I remember vividly many moons ago his ride on Grundy to win the Derby. He rode Pebbles to win the Breeders' Cup, as the Senator mentioned. More than 4,600 wins was an extraordinary feat indeed and we sympathise with his family and the entire racing industry, which will mourn his passing.