Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The biggest crisis in Ireland is the housing crisis in Dublin yet all Sinn Féin can do is wring its wrists and tell others what to do. I will not be lectured by any party in power which does nothing to address a situation.

I welcome the Minister of State's statement that rent caps will be reviewed. As has been admitted by several Ministers, manipulation of applications for rent supplement and so on is the norm. I appreciate that the Minister of State proposes to examine the issue.This is a step forward. At least if we address this, we can see where they are instead of merely going back to the welfare officer to make a decision on it, give additional rent support or whatever else. It is something that must be addressed.

I appreciate the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy English, today. I appreciate his openness with us and his listening to our different bits and pieces and recommendations.