I wish to add my good wishes to Senator Grace O'Sullivan on her departure for Brussels. She will make a fantastic contribution there, as she has made a strong contribution in this House. I wish her the very best.

For three years, I regularly raised the issue of short-term lettings and Airbnb in the House in order to ensure that we got legislation and regulation on the issue. That legislation will come into force on 1 July. It has been identified that within the local authorities in the capital city alone, it could bring 5,000 units back into the housing market for sale or for families to be able to rent. I have continuously campaigned on this issue. Not only will the legislation bring residential units back into the marketplace in our cities and towns, it will also prevents the hollowing out of communities. To live on certain streets in the capital city is like living in a holiday resort. It is with great disappointment - I do not know why I am surprised to be disappointed in the Government because its approach seems to be one of constant spin and very little implementation.

Full employment.

Since last year, local authorities have been seeking resources in order to ensure that the legislation can be enforced. However, they have been denied those resources. It is pointless for Members of the Seanad or the Dáil to bring forward legislation and regulation that will have a substantial impact on local communities if the Government is going to fall at the last hurdle, namely, that relating to the cost of enforcement. The total cost probably amounts to approximately €400,000, which equates to the cost of building one additional unit. For the price of that one unit, we can bring up to 5,000 units back into the market to be available for families. This Government has failed yet again. It is full of spin, but there is no implementation and I find that highly disappointing.