Michael Brennan (Fianna Fail)

I, too, wish to be associated with the call for Members to congratulate the Taoiseach on the commitment as regards the announcement on housing made today. A similar announcement was made in the past when discussions took place with the trade unions on a wage agreement. I congratulate the Government on fulfilling that promise and pay tribute to the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Noel Ahern, on the tremendous work he has carried out in recent months in putting this package together, as well as Senator O'Toole who played a leading role.