Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Yes, on the systems and allocation of housing. The Deputy raised the children issue yesterday. I have talked to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, about it and he has his officials working on it. There is ongoing dialogue through the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, but we have asked to bring the matter to a conclusion. In the interregnum, we will try to make progress. We have moved a long way.

The same is the case in respect of the all-island energy market. Work is almost complete. I have not been updated on it for some time, but it was at an advanced stage. It should not take too long to complete.

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