Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

I second the amendment and add my voice to that of Senator Bacik's. The general thrust of the amendment is good and, if accepted by the Minister of State, would strengthen the Bill. It is important that residents, community groups and the voluntary sector would have a forum enshrined in legislation to provide that they can contribute their views to any anti-social plans housing authorities might propose. I support the general thrust of the amendment.