Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the 16 Members who contributed on the Order of Business. I note regarding the amendment proposed by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell that the Minister is not available today but he will be here on Wednesday when he is prepared to make time available after he deals with his Bill for statements on the matter the Senator raises. I will come back to her comments later.

Senator Mark Daly raised the issue of housing. The Department is working on the approved housing Bill and residential tenancies Bill. It is intended that the legislation will be published this term with a view to enactment. To be fair, it is important to acknowledge that the Government has not been stalling this in any way.

Senator Daly also referred to the issue of corporate manslaughter. Last week, the Minister came to the House at Senator Daly's request. I refer Minister Daly - Senator Daly, I mean, albeit perhaps a future Minister - to the Minister's reply. When I called the Senator "Minister", there was a chilling effect.