Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question of ambulance cover in Dublin and elsewhere. As he suggested, I will ask the Minister to discuss that situation in the House in September.

I have asked the Minister for Finance to attend the House to debate the code of conduct on mortgage arrears. I have received no indication that he is willing to do so before the summer recess, but I will continue to ask. We had a comprehensive discussion on the subject during the debate on the land and conveyancing Bill yesterday. Senator MacSharry made a number of valid points on split mortgages. Senator Hayden made points on buy-to-let properties. Several other Senators raised points on the question of mortgage arrears. Members availed of the opportunity to address these matters, but I will continue asking the Minister to attend.

Senator Darragh O'Brien also referred to the options given to a certain person in difficulties. The letter from the bank was unacceptable. The matter should be addressed.

Senators Bacik and Leyden commended the firefighters involved in two incidents in Dublin yesterday.

Senator Bacik called for a debate on direct provision. Several such calls were made previously. I will attempt to arrange for the Minister to debate the matter in the House after the summer recess.

I do not intend to get into the debate on church and State. The church is entitled to have a say on matters that relate to it. No one can deny any person a say.