Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Paul Coghlan referred to the restoration of the cross at Carrauntoohil and complimented Beaufort Community Council on its work in this regard.

Senator O'Sullivan referred to the withdrawal of security services for the banks, recounted details of recent raids in Ratoath and Raheny and requested that this matter be revisited. I will certainly bring it to the attention of the Minister for Justice and Equality. Perhaps we might engage in an overall debate on law and order early in the new year.

Senator Mullins referred to the need for rehabilitative services for people with addiction problems. We had a debate on mental health recently, and this is an issue we can certainly discuss. I agree with the Senator regarding the need for better access to rehabilitation for persons with addictions.

I welcome Senator Healy Eames's indication that the Catholic Church has provided 68 places for homeless people. That is excellent news.

Senator Daly referred to cuts to the housing programme. Today is not the day to get involved in politics around this issue. I will note, however, that the amount of money that was spent on social housing in the boom years was practically nil.