Thousands of houses have been flooded recently. Thankfully, in my own town of Clonmel they were not. Will the promised insurance Bill deal with insurance companies refusing to cover people who have been flooded? It should not all be about profit for the insurance companies. There must be some bit of humanity as well and I hope the Bill will deal with that. When will it be published?

Under the social welfare Bill, the fuel allowance should be extended this year. It is due to run out in one month’s time but it should be extended because of the hardship many families affected by flooding are facing.

I note the Deputy had submitted that as a Topical Issue matter.

I congratulate all involved in last week’s successful coursing festival in Clonmel and all who came to it. They were all very welcome.

Thanks very much.

We passed the greyhound welfare Act in 2011. Everything went off well at this festival and the protestors who came were also made welcome.

I am delighted to hear that. I do not know what is in order. Maybe the Tánaiste would sort it out himself?

Thanks and I appreciate your confidence in me, a Cheann Comhairle. The only matter I thought was in order was the insurance Bill.