Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I apologise. I will raise the question on insurance with the relevant Minister to ascertain whether it is possible to engage with the insurance companies on insuring those whose homes and property have been destroyed by floods. It is a serious matter, especially in light of the extensive flooding in recent times. I hope to be able to revert to the Senator on the matter.

We dealt with the health situation and nursing homes. Several Senators referred to older people. The Seanad has formed a public consultation committee to deal with the problems and rights of older people and this committee will be holding hearings in this House next Thursday. We have taken the initiative on this matter and it should not be forgotten. We hope a number of people involved in the area of older people and geriatric care will address the public consultation committee and any other Members who may wish to listen to the debate in this House. We have decided to deal with this important matter and it will be addressed in the House in the coming weeks.