John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

It is entirely reasonable in a case where a near relation or lifelong friend would allow somebody to stay in an apartment, rather than finding oneself on the wrong foot at the start and trying to explain away the relationship and trying to row back. This legislation ensures that does not happen. It is useful and gratifying that the legislation has provided that level of comfort to people who find themselves in a genuine situation as it ensures they will not be wrong even before they start.

On another note — the Acting Chairman can rule me out of order if he so wishes — although I participated in the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill, I omitted to mention that Senator Finucane is not standing again. He is a fine colleague and a good and decent man who is friendly any time one meets him. I wish him the very best and I look forward to meeting and discussing with him again every aspect of politics, hurling and other matters.