Arthur Spring (Kerry North-West Limerick, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would prefer to be Minister. For now, however, I will focus on the serious issue of mortgages. Goal No. 5 in the delegates' document refers to outcomes, short-term strategies and performance measures. One of the short-term strategies referred to relates to finding solutions to the problem of distressed mortgages and difficulties with personal debt. My concern is that there does not seem to be any indicative measures as to whether or not the Department is achieving anything in that area. This is something that concerns me, as it will concern the entire generation which is facing this problem. Why is there no performance measure in this regard and what level of attention is it being given by the Department?