Colm Burke (Fine Gael)

I would like to accommodate the Kerry Senators by suggesting that we reduce from six to five the number of Members of this House required to establish a group, thereby allowing them to organise their own debates in this House.

I would like to raise an issue regarding the Private Residential Tenancies Board that needs to be dealt with because of its importance for tenants and landlords. I understand that the board's financial difficulties have led to long delays in dealing with disputes. Perhaps the Deputy Leader could arrange a debate with the relevant Minister on how it is proposed to address the long delays in dealing with disputes between tenants and landlords, the backlog of cases that are pending and the long-term financial support that is required by the board. Given that many people are renting property in this country and will continue to do so, this matter cannot be allowed to continue as it is at present. The relevant Minister should come to this House to debate how it will be dealt with.