A few years ago, I had the privilege of being a member of my local branch of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. At that time, elderly people were being assaulted and robbed in their homes. There was a voluntary housing scheme, which I believe is still there, under which we applied initially for 12 houses and, a year later, 16 houses. In my home town, there are now 32 houses which were grant aided under that scheme to the extent of 80% for the first scheme and 90% for the second scheme. That includes 16 one bedroom houses and 16 two bedroom houses in this development, Cuan Íosa. Approximately 48 people are now living in this haven of peace. We were very fortunate in obtaining a site close to the local nursing home, church and railway station. The occupants of those houses were previously living alone, in terrible housing conditions in very isolated places. I believe that scheme should be more widely promoted. I know from experience the difference it has made to the residents of that estate. I invite the Minister of State to visit the estate whenever he is in Sligo. It is well worth seeing.