Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)

I thank everyone very much. As people will remember, in terms of truth and democracy and advancing technology, we carried out an experiment in this country with electronic voting machines. Even in spite of the fact that the technology has advanced enormously, it would be a very brave politician who would suggest bringing them back. Technology should always be seen as the means rather than the end.

Today's discussion has been insightful and really interesting. I say that on my behalf and on that of my colleagues. I thank the witnesses for their input and their continued work. Part of our job is to develop this debate. None of us is a total expert in this space. We are all learning.