Aideen Hayden (Labour)

In concurrence with all of the other Members who raised the matter, I also call for a debate on the Keane report. I was somewhat dissatisfied when I saw the briefing by the Minister for Finance which mentioned that the matter was to be discussed in the Dáil, particularly given the interest of, and the time devoted by, this House to the issue of mortgage debt and arrears. I point out to those who have not had a chance to read the report that two of the Seanad proposals relating to mortgage to rent and mortgage to shared equity are included. Senator Thomas Byrne should note that Labour Party Members were anxious to support his Bill, but they pointed out that, unfortunately, there were legal issues with it. They asked him to withdraw and amend it, but he did not do so.