Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I support the points made by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the Private Members' Housing (Stage Payments) Bill. I have heard that many people in the building industry have put pressure on the party leader to oppose this Bill. I do not know if that is true.

I am sure the House will join with me to show approval for the Government's decision to refer to this country as Éire Ireland in Europe. This open-minded approach to bilingualism will be supported by the people in my home town. I ask that the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs be made aware of the Government's view on bilingualism and that the people of Dingle, who would like to have their town renamed Dingle Daingean Uí Chúis, can expect active support from those in senior positions in Government. This is a clear step forward by Government and we should formally rename my town Dingle Daingean Uí Chúis. This would be in line with Government policy and is supported by activists in the Government parties in Chorca Dhuibhne.