Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I strongly support the views of Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú regarding 60 Moore Street. It would be a shame if it was not preserved for the nation, given its historical relevance.

I also support Senator Geraldine Feeney's remarks on anorexia nervosa. I have raised this matter on a number of occasions in the House. It has a serious adverse impact on public health, especially among young people, although also, in some cases, among the not so young. It is very important. A number of units must be established throughout the country to treat this condition.

The Senator also mentioned the obesity report. Members will recall that a report on that matter was brought forward in the last Seanad. Obesity is a condition that has particular relevance for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As a Member of the previous Seanad, I spent two years calling for a debate on obesity and eventually a debate lasting an hour and a quarter was held. The number of people with type 2 diabetes is phenomenal. However, the screening for diabetes is not what we would wish. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland, DFI, has held a number of information seminars throughout the country, including in the Cathaoirleach's home town of Tullamore and in Mullingar. That practice should be continued.

Will the Deputy Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the House to discuss derelict buildings and the dangerous buildings Act? Many streets of our towns are speckled with buildings that have been left unattended and run down for years. When the local authority puts pressure on the owners, they apply for planning permission but, regardless of whether they get that permission, they continue to do nothing, as they have for years. This issue must be examined and an amendment made to the legislation. I would be prepared to bring that forward but I wish to hear the views of the Minister, Deputy John Gormley. I am aware that he, like all Members of the House, is concerned about the issue.