The issue of carbon monoxide was introduced in a Bill in this House only last month. At the time, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, explained that he thought this could be done in a different way. I congratulate him because over the weekend he announced he was adjusting the building regulations to achieve precisely what Members set out to do. I believe he deserves credit and congratulations for listening to the case that was made in this Chamber to avoid new buildings being created without alarms for carbon monoxide. He believes he has found a solution without being obliged to introduce legislation in this regard.

I wish to make one further point which has already been made in respect of the former Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter. He listened very carefully and was one of those Ministers who always listened when he came in here. He always played an active part and was a regular listener and attendee in this House. I wish him well in the future and believe his career at this stage is just taking a turn. I believe the man has huge ability and will continue with that huge ability in whatever he undertakes on that basis. I acknowledge Members had difficulty with him in respect of the issue of upward-only rent reviews. He gave me time and attention and argued against me but, as Members are aware, the House voted against him on that basis. Nevertheless, he handled it very well and I believe he set an example for the rest of us. I also add my words of congratulations to the new Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and the incoming Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan.

I am sure all Members of the House wish to join Senator Feargal Quinn in wishing Senator David Norris a speedy recovery.