James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their brevity. That concludes our engagement with regard to the time we have. We could easily give another hour or two to the discussion if we had the opportunity. We may return to the topic again.

If there is anything that the witnesses feel they would have liked to have addressed, if they wish to provide follow-up answers to questions or if they wish to make additional points arising from the discussion, but they did not get the chance today due to time constraints, they are more than welcome to make a written submission to the clerk of the committee to be circulated to members for information. There is no obligation but if anyone wishes to do that, they are more than welcome to do so.

It was an excellent session. From the submissions at the outset and right through to the engagement today we have had very good quality interaction. Certainly lots of topics were raised, with lots of food for thought. I thank all of our witnesses for taking part in this very important conversation. All of the opening statements will be published on the Oireachtas website.

That concludes our engagement. I thank all members and witnesses who took part today, but primarily the witnesses who took time out from their schedules to be with us at this hearing and who contributed in such a valuable manner.