David Norris (Independent)

I do not want to be tedious in taking the Minister of State up on his reference to bedsits. I accept that this matter is not directly connected to the matter under consideration. I hope an inspectorate will be established. Legislation to deal with substandard accommodation is of no use unless properties can be inspected. It should be possible to put out of business those who provide such accommodation. I suggest that the Minister of State might use his good offices to get the inspectorate to look at Nos. 5 and 6 North Great George's Street. It would be very welcome if he could do that. It would be no harm if the houses could be investigated or inspected to see the conditions inside them. I compliment my colleagues, Senators Coffey and Hannigan, on making their points, and the Minister of State on his generous response.