I join with my colleagues in underlining the gravity of the problem but I should like to know if the Minister would be good enough when undertaking the trip to Ringsend to accede to my invitation which has been on his desk for some months to have a look at the inner city on the north side?

We cannot go on with this matter. We have been dealing with questions for half an hour and we have only dealt with 13.

Would the Minister be kind enough to drop in to see us also?

Could I put in for a chance to give the Minister a day out also?

I will consider the north side. I have already toured a big area on the south side but when I have more time I will tour other areas, maybe during the summer recess.