Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I thank Senator Mary Ann O'Brien for working with me on this motion, those who spoke in the debate and the Minister. I have been impressed by the Minister's knowledge and his ability to control his brief and to tell us what he has done. He has educated me to a very large extent. I was unaware of much of what he told us. He kept us hanging on every word he said. It was a pity the Leas-Chathaoirleach had to interrupt him when his time had concluded.

I went to great pains, with the help of Senator O'Brien, to ensure that anything I put down could be accepted so that we would not have to vote on the motion. If I slipped up, I apologise. I tried to use words like "encourage", "consider", and "urge", rather than "determine", particularly in the area of labelling. I realise that one or two of the proposals ask, rather than encourage, the Minister to do something. The concept was there as well as the ability to achieve it. I was hoping there would be agreement and that the debate would bring attention to the challenge that faces us. I think we have done that. I thank the Minister for his words and for the support we have got from all sides of the House.

I do not want to put the motion to a vote, so I suggest we adjourn the debate.