I wish to pay tribute to Michael Lyster. Michael was ever-present in Irish households for decades. He was an outstanding Gaelic games presenter and a tremendous ambassador for County Galway. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

The issue I wish to raise is the firebombing of social homes as a drugs-related intimidation tactic. Earlier this week, the head of Dublin City Council's antisocial behaviour unit stated that this has become an epidemic in Dublin. It is also an issue in inner-city areas of Galway. Generally speaking, the tenants affected by it want to return to their homes when the damage has been repaired. However, councils have had to adopt a strategy of not allowing tenants to return to communities after they have been burnt out of their homes. This is their safety and that of their neighbours. It is horrific that this has reached the stage where it can be called an epidemic. What is happening is not good enough for poor families who suffer such horrific acts. It is also not good enough for the communities where these events are taking place. Furthermore, it is not helping us tackle the housing issues that we have currently.

After the recess, the House should have a debate on this matter in the context of how it can be tackled in the most effective way. I would be grateful if the Acting Leader invited the Minister for justice to join us in the weeks ahead to discuss it.