Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

Nobody wants to talk about this and the fact that not everybody wishes to live in an apartment. We must acknowledge that the construction industry is part of the country's future, despite all of the understandable anger directed at certain people because of the effects of the property bubble.

Senator Paschal Mooney asked about certain musical performances. I understand from my officials that this refers to cabarets and shows in venues where food and drink are served. The rationale is that tourists staying in an hotel will often pop down the road to have a meal and a drink and watch while enjoying a musical performance. They may wish to see Daniel O'Donnell, for instance.