Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I was delighted to agree wholeheartedly with Senator Darragh O'Brien when he said he agreed with the Tánaiste on the Croke Park deal. The Tánaiste stated very clearly the Government's position on the deal, which is that it stands. Irrespective of whatever kite-flying may be engaged in by individuals, that is the Government's position, on which the Tánaiste has been very clear. We had a full debate on the Croke Park agreement in February, but nobody on this side is against having another debate on the matter. As I said, the Government's position is very clear - the Croke Park deal stands. This has been stated at the highest level.

There are a couple of good news stories today that the House should welcome. The first is that house prices in Dublin are increasing. This is both good and bad news, depending on-----