Chairman:

-----at this point in time for this week because of the timescale that was available. As we go through this work programme, however, I ask members to focus on identifying specifically who they want brought to future meetings. In relation to social housing, members have spoken about the relevant local authorities with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. In terms of the people who would have an academic background - to refer to Deputy Brendan Ryan's point - does the committee want written submissions or, bearing in mind the timeframe available, do members wish them to attend?