Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I welcome the Minister and acknowledge that Senators had an extensive debate on issues pertaining to completion. The Labour Party welcomes the fact that the Minister has moved towards meeting it on the issue of the retention of moneys and the bond. Although this is not quite what we had sought, the Minister has moved towards meeting us on the issue, particularly in amendment No. 17, which is welcome. The Labour Party also welcomes the Minister's statement that he intends to make regulations on foot of amendment No. 25, which is important.