Ms Virginia Teehan:

I thank the Deputy for his input. It is great to have the opportunity to present at the committee. It is a privilege. We welcome the committee’s interest in heritage. Everyone in the room is very committed to heritage. However, having the validation of the committee’s interest makes our jobs much more rewarding and easier.

Finally, I echo Ms Collier’s comments. We very much welcome this Bill and the input of our colleagues in the Department and in the National Monuments Service. They work hard every day across the country to protect heritage. This legislation is a great enhancement to help them to do their job well. It is good. It has been a long time in the making. Mr. Doyle has been involved in it for a long time. It is great that it is finally getting through the Statute Book. I wish the committee good luck with its work and I thank it again.