I congratulate Senator Catherine Noone for the courage she showed recently following a serious attack on social media. As it was not easy, I take my hat off to her. I am extremely proud to see her back in her seat today.

She is not alone.

Unfortunately, I am at odds with my colleagues in Fianna Fáil on the 20% deposit issue, but there should be a debate in the House on the percentage requirement for the purchase of a private dwelling. There are ways around the figure of 20%, but I hope it will be kept in place.

I visited Showcase Ireland at the weekend and was extremely proud to see some of the work produced by Irish designers. However, the tax system is killing the industry. One can design something in Ireland and have it manufactured in China for a fraction of the cost. It is killing the manufacturing industry.

I circulated an e-mail this morning containing photographs of the work practices being engaged in by contractors for Irish Water.

Anybody who looked at the photographs clearly saw that there was a serious health and safety issue with every aspect of the work in which in they were involved. Ramps were poorly stacked up against doors and fencing was placed across people's front doors. It is no way for any organisation to operate. I understand the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is 150 miles away, but I am sure the Minister of State is not that far away. I ask that we amend the Order of Business to take a debate on this most important issue. I second the motion proposed by Senator David Cullinane.