Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I never doubted that Senator O'Brien was taking his job seriously and we are pleased to note that is the case. However, as he and other Senators are well aware, many Ministers have been paired and are travelling on State business. The Leader will respond in due course but this side of the House is doing everything possible to oblige the Opposition.

On the Senator's comments on the Governor of the Central Bank, he is misrepresenting the position somewhat. The Governor was referring only to buy-to-let properties and the investment sector. The Government is doing everything possible to help distressed homeowners keep their homes.