Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Buckley, Ms Higgins, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Jennings, Mr. Candon and Mr. Ridgway for attending, giving of their time and, more importantly, their considered and informed views. I recognise the roles they play and the responsible way in which they do their business. As Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin stated - I intended to make this point at the end of my contribution - there is much more that binds us together than separates us.

It is important that the witnesses recognise it as part of our report. Indeed, some of the recommendations suggested by them today may be contained in a report to go to Government regarding issues about which we have spoken. For that, I thank them most sincerely. I also thank the committee members. It has been a long morning as we have been sitting since 9.30 a.m.