Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

There are more places in Ireland than Dublin. I am as au fait with the north inner city as any other Senator, with the exception of Senator Norris. I look forward to arranging for the new Minister of State with responsibility for housing to come to the House to hear the serious concerns Senators outlined today. However, this could not be happening at a better time in terms of the Government, councils and other local authorities securing value for money for such work.