Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I express my appreciation to the Chairman and members of the committee for dealing with this legislation. In the context of the earlier legislation, I said we had approximately nine weeks left in this parliamentary session. This is important legislation and I am very keen to ensure its safe passage through the House on Report Stage in plenary session. I know that there are members present who will have an interest in dealing with the Bill on that Stage. I am very keen to have the Bill enacted and make a commencement order at the earliest opportunity. I acknowledge our colleagues in the Seanad for sponsoring the Bill. I thank members of the committee for their efficient management of the Bill on Committee Stage, for which I am grateful to them.