Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the Deputies who spoke for their contributions, either to the debate tonight or on previous occasions. The large number of speakers on all sides of the House is an indication of the importance of this Bill, no matter whether one agrees or disagrees with it. With such an extensive debate it is not possible to respond to every issue. I will try to deal with the main points that have been raised. First, I remind Deputy Niall Collins that what he said tonight is very different from what Fianna Fail said in its manifesto before the last election.

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