I wish to be associated with Senator Katherine Zappone's comments this morning. Cúchulainn was born in County Galway and, for Senator Jim D'Arcy's information, moved to Dundalk later.

At the weekend, the newspapers carried a further report on the "Prime Time" programme. I have had a number of calls from county councillors who feel they have been totally undermined and that their honesty and integrity have been called into question. I ask that this House take a vote of confidence in the good people who are out there trying to serve their communities and do the best they can. Some individuals are now saying that the houses being flooded throughout the country are the result of some councillors taking backhanders to give planning permission for building on flood plains. I do not believe that is a fair comment in respect of those who have tried to serve their communities well over the years.