I would also like to express my thanks to the staff. This is a great place to work,. That is the case because we are served by so many excellent people.

A couple of moments ago, the Tánaiste criticised the leader of the Social Democrats for opposing measures that would address the housing crisis. Leaving aside the fact that the genesis of this housing crisis lies in the failure of the last Fianna Fáil Government to build adequate social housing, does the Tánaiste regret getting all eight of his party's city councillors in Cork, to oppose 16 social housing units on Skehard Road, which is in his neighbourhood, just before the last general election? Does he regret that now in that context?

First, I never got anybody to reject anything.

I will clarify-----

Through the Chair.

Can I clarify? I am happy to withdraw that.

The Tánaiste is on his feet so I ask the Deputy please to take his seat.

With respect, I have been very clear that by a country mile the party that has raised the most objections against housing is Deputy Ó Laoghaire's party.

Not against social housing. Can the Tánaiste give an example of us being against social housing?

Deputy, please.

Yes, social housing.

Where?

Across the length and breadth of the country.

What about in Cork? We have not been against any over 20 years.

In Dublin and everywhere, like O'Devaney Gardens.

Did the Tánaiste answer the question? Does he regret it? It was his own brother.

I call Deputy Brendan Smith.

That is a false premise.

There were eight councillors, including the Tánaiste's brother, and every single one of them voted against it. We have not voted against social housing in Cork City Council for 20 years.