Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

They absolutely are. Deputy Barry confirmed recently that he kissed the Blarney Stone.

On the point raised by Deputy Carey, I hope the legislation will be forthcoming in the next number of weeks. I will double-check that with the Minister. We will reflect on the request for pre-legislative scrutiny. Everyone should be aware that pre-legislative scrutiny will delay the scheme for months and months. We will be attacked when the scheme is not operational and houses are not being done. I am anxious to get moving and get things done in this regard. There are approximately 300 houses in Donegal on which works could start. We need to start.

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