David Norris (Independent)

I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House. I am particularly glad that he is in the Minister's chair. In the early days of my political career, I recall listening to him as a young Deputy talking passionately to a virtually empty Dáil Chamber about social conditions in his own constituency. I think it was the area around Ballymun, although I cannot remember. He knew the details of people's personal circumstances there and felt a commitment towards improving them. I thought that was the kind of politics in which I wanted to be involved. I am grateful therefore that Deputy Haughey is the Minister who is taking this Adjournment matter.