Following the recent tragic deaths in Carrickmines and the subsequent reaction of residents in blocking the resettlement of displaced families, could the Taoiseach organise a debate on discrimination against the Traveller community so that we can speak about the rights and ethnicity of that community and the blatant bigotry that exists in our society?

It might be a matter for a Whips' meeting.

When Deputy Adams raised this matter the other day, I made the point that arrangements have already been made for the responsible Ministers to meet and discuss this matter as an agenda item at a future meeting of the joint North-South ministerial bodies. On the specific question raised by Deputy Ellis, clearly there is a question of trust here between the residents and the council. Trust needs to be demonstrated and achieved inside a specific timeframe. It is a case of discussion and negotiation so that trust can be built between both communities.