Mr. Michael O'Flynn:

I was a co-author of that report with Dr. Lyons. He described it well. I assure the Deputy that there was no vested interest at play here. It was a case of doing what we felt was crucial for Irish society and was in no way trying to keep homes away from anyone. We had very strong views and engaged some really good people, and I stand over the report fully, like Dr. Lyons does. I am really pleased the referendum did not proceed at the time. Many issues are being mentioned towards the end that are really important, but it is extraordinary to think we are where we are in light of the effort that was made and the fact that we have not made more progress. It is over two years since interim measures were put to the Minister as regards what would help the crisis. It is over a year since the report came out and now we are talking about almost resurfacing as a group. I do not believe that is practical, to be blunt about it, but the report exists and it stands. It is detailed and well researched and it has plenty in it. If people are interested in discussing aspects of it, they may by all means do so, but it would certainly make an enormous difference to housing needs in Irish society.