It is a pleasure to welcome Senator Naughton. I congratulate her on her appointment by the Taoiseach. It is a wonderful day for her and her family. Her family is steeped in politics. Although she has not been involved for that long, she has made a significant mark on Galway politics, particularly as mayor of Galway city in recent years. She is well known in the city as a teacher and on the musical scene. As other Senators have stated, she has made a significant contribution to cultural life in Galway city.

Do not forget her distinguished in-laws.

She will have a long and distinguished career.

Perhaps some of those advocating reform of the Seanad might consider as one of the options decentralising to Galway, as there are now so many Members from Galway.

Hear, hear. I would support that.

Is there a question for the Leader?

I take the opportunity to welcome the announcement today by the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, of €50 million for local authority housing under the energy efficiency programme, with €10 million spent this year to help upgrade 5,000 homes. This will help many families suffering fuel poverty, improving the quality of homes and reducing carbon emissions and the heating bills of many stretched families. I hope the €50 million will be spent over the next three years and a total of approximately 25,000 homes will benefit. I am pleased that €400,000 will be spent in Galway city and county, with 1,000 jobs nationwide provided in the private sector and in some community-based organisations. I ask the Leader for a debate at some time in the autumn on the standard and quality of local authority housing and how we might best proceed with further investment in the area.