Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That concludes our consideration of Committee Stage of the Bill. It is recommended members submit Report Stage amendments to the Bills Office without delay as Report Stage may be tabled at short notice. I encourage members to take the appropriate steps in respect of any issues that have arisen as a result of amendments being deemed out of order.

I again thank the Tánaiste and her officials for their attendance. I recognise, because it is only fair to do so, the substantial work members have done in preparation for Committee Stage. It is regrettable that it has not been possible to progress many of the amendments - arguably, all of them meriting inclusion - at this stage. I commend the Deputies on their diligence in respect of these matters. It is also appropriate to record our thanks to all the NGOs, including the Victims Rights Alliance and Ms Maria McDonald, who presented to the committee on these matters on a previous occasion, as well as the other groups that have had a direct interest in and a substantial input into the preparation of amendments before us today. Once again, I offer our gratitude to the Tánaiste. I ask members to remain here during the one-minute suspension of the meeting as we have other matters to discuss.