Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the Deputies for their work in this regard. This is an example of where the work of a committee makes a difference.

Sometimes people only see the ruaille buaille in the Dáil Chamber and set pieces during the day, but it is the detailed, collaborative cross-party work that gets done in committees that sometimes genuinely improves legislation. It does not just improve legislation but rather it improves what we are trying to achieve. I acknowledge and thank Conradh na Gaeilge. It is important that we take on good ideas and suggestions. It did not just come to me giving out in any way, as it had a right to do, it came to me with very practical suggestions and worked intensively with my officials, whom I also thank. We are definitely in a better place. No doubt we will debate again on Report Stage whether we are in the best place we can be, but I am happy with the significant progress we have made. Truthfully, I am grateful to the Deputies for raising these issues and making sure we improve the Bill.