Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I believe this is my first opportunity to welcome my good friend and colleague, the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, to the House. He was the Leader of the Opposition in Seanad Éireann from 2011 to 2016 during which period he was constructive in the way he dealt with the role. His constructive approach will percolate right into his Ministry. We want to see problems resolved. Politicians are there to solve problems. If there were no problems, we would not be here. To get someone of his calibre to take responsibility for solving the problems in housing is a very good fit. He has a deep understanding of the challenges of housing, having been in politics for most of his adult life in this city.