Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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Yes, we could.

The third issue is social housing. Again, we could bring in representatives of the local authorities, housing associations, the Housing Finance Agency and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

The fourth issue is private housing. While I agree with Deputy Ruth Coppinger, private housing needs to form part of the discussion. We could speak to developers, estate agents, mortgage brokers, etc.

The fifth issue is the private rental sector. We could speak to representatives of NGOs and landlord associations.

The sixth issue is legal and academic expertise. Mr. Edwin Honan is one potential witness. Ms Michelle Norris is another, as is the head of the Housing Agency, to throw out some names.

The seventh issue is NAMA which should be the subject of a standalone session.

The eight issue is social inclusion. We must not forget this issue, whether it concerns Travellers or those inappropriately stuck in direct provision centres. There might be particular issues to be discussed such as rural housing for the elderly.

The ninth issue - one I stress strongly - is the personal testimonies of people living the crisis.

Deputy Ruth Coppinger suggestion of a tenth topic is a very good one. It is the broader issue of how we finance social housing and housing provision more generally. They are the ten categories.