Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

I will conclude with that. We can go through the Bill in greater detail later. Senators wish to make a contribution on Second Stage and I do not wish to take up all their time.

The Government is committed to continued sustainability in the overall cost of the public service pay bill. The provisions in the Bill are in keeping with that objective and will provide for greater equity in the application of public service pay policy. I look forward to hearing the views of Senators and to the consideration of amendments and suggestions put forward by them. I commend the Bill to the House.