David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I pass on my condolences to all the families bereaved in Carrickmines and also the family of Garda Tony Golden. I extend my sympathy to all the families, as other Senators have done.

I am sure there will be many calls by Senators for various Ministers to come to the House to discuss budget 2016. I agree with the Senators who have said the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, should come to the Seanad as a matter of priority to take questions on what is a housing emergency in this State.