Senator Terry raised the matter of the Pensions Board away day. The point the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Coughlan, made was that she would not interfere in the running of its away or home day. However, the Senator clearly made the point that pension providers should not fund such outings. Senator Fitzgerald warmly anticipated the Taoiseach's announcement on the housing initiative while Senator Coghlan praised the initiative on affordable housing, as did Senator Maurice Hayes.