Maria Bailey (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is always a relaxed and informal meeting, Minister. Deputy O'Dowd is right. Since I started as Chairman I have always taken whoever indicates first. I always show impartiality in that regard. However, Deputy O'Dowd is correct. Some other committees operate in a party way or in that way.

Thank you for your patience this afternoon. We will reconvene and I will come back to you as soon as possible with a date. I thank the Department officials for being with us this afternoon as well. Our next official meeting will be next Wednesday to carry on our discussion on short-term lettings.