Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I appeal to the receiver, as I did publicly yesterday, to do what can be done to preserve those jobs. It is critical this is done. I trust the issues that all of us are bringing to the attention of the Minister of State in respect of this Bill will be dealt with. I trust the provisions will be implemented as quickly as possible and that the various issues that people have asked us to deal with which are upsetting people in their new homes can be addressed.

I do not suggest that we should be less than secure in these places. I have always enjoyed the ability to knock on doors, talk to constituents and offer assistance regardless of whether they like me. I have heard from other colleagues that they have exactly the same problem in apartment blocks in their constituencies and I am aware the postman often has the same difficulty.

I could discuss this Bill for a long time and there are many other issues of concern to me but because of the time of night and because I have other duties I will conclude presently. I listened carefully to the debate this morning about the Dáil recess. I was impressed by the comments of the Tánaiste, Deputy Mary Coughlan. She pointed out that whatever about what unfolded this morning, much of which was for television, everyone in the House needs that little break. Like everyone else, I will continue to work. I will work tomorrow and at the weekend, although I will go to see Dublin play on Saturday and Shamrock Rovers on Sunday. However, I will be dealing with the issues and continuing my work and all my colleagues will do the same. I realise those in the media may not be listening now but I hope they pick up on this and understand that simply because we are not in the Dáil Chamber does not mean we are not dealing with the issues. I guarantee the Leas-Cheann Comhairle that people will contact me over the weekend about the issues related to this Bill and I will continue to represent them on these issues. I will all colleagues a happy summer and I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for his courtesy.

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