Senator Aideen Hayden referred to the funerals of the young people who had died tragically in Berkeley. Some of the funerals are taking place today and our thoughts are with the parents involved, as they are with those commemorating the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Air India flight in which more than 300 people lost their lives.

Senator Aideen Hayden also referred to the observations of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on housing and rent controls. We will try to have the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, or the Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey, come to the House to debate the issue as a matter of urgency.

The Senator also called for a debate on EU affairs. Although the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Dara Murphy, was here approximately two months ago, he is willing to come again. I am sure the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, would be willing to come to the House to discuss these matters.

Senator David Norris raised matters of security and access in the Leinster House complex. A number of e-mails were sent on access to LH2000, in particular, and other areas. The Senator should take up the matter with the Superintendent if he is having problems. No one should have problems in accessing his or her offices and it is not acceptable, if that is the case.

Senator Imelda Henry referred to the proposed public health (alcohol) Bill on the minimum unit pricing of alcohol, stressing the importance of legislation and the desire that it be brought forward before the end of the year. I support her in that regard.

Senators Brian Ó Domhnaill, Labhrás Ó Murchú, Martin Conway and Gerard P. Craughwell referred to the review of local government, which most Members welcome. While I am not sure the request for the restoration of town councils in all their past glory will be acceded to, it is welcome that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is prepared to review the issue. As has been rightly stated, the councils were very important to the identities of the towns in question and there is a feeling there has been a loss as a result of the change.

Senators Denis Landy and Labhrás Ó Murchú spoke about the death of a legendary hurler, Mr. Jimmy Doyle, who was a gentleman to the core and one of the most skilful players ever. We express our sympathy to his family and county. We will all grieve his passing.

Senator Sean D. Barrett referred to the new levy on house construction which was pushing up prices and the fact that local authorities had not taken up offers from NAMA of ghost estates in some cases. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has said he will address the levies charged on construction in early course. Perhaps we might have the Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey, come to the House to speak to us about the matter.

On numerous occasions Senator Sean D. Barrett has raised points about postal codes. We will discuss the relevant Bill on Thursday.

Senator Terry Brennan spoke about a scheme in Dundalk to encourage people to shop locally. He also stressed the importance of CPR, an issue which was addressed in the House last week.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh spoke about the report of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Getting people back to work is the best means of eliminating poverty. Increased taxation into the Exchequer will be used to provide more and better services for those in need. The Government's main policy is to get people back to work and provide and increase the services necessary, rather than taxing people out of existence, which is what Sinn Féin would do if it was in power.

That is a load of rubbish.