Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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May I say something briefly? I thank the Chair and the other members of the committee for their engagement and time and for their thorough examination of the Bill. I also thank my team - Ms Robinson, Mr. Collins and Mr. Kinsella. I also thank Ms Sinéad McPhillips, assistant secretary in the Department, who has led on this Bill. I thank my former private secretary, Mr. Aiden Kelly, who is a key member of the team, Ms Siobhan Ball, Ms Becky Reynolds, Mr. Louis Watters and others for their contribution in getting the Bill to this stage. I also thank the Attorney General and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. Introducing new legislation requires a great deal of work, time and engagement. I also thank the stakeholders who have contributed to the consultation process so far. I thank the committee for its work today and for the work that will be required of it in the time ahead in overseeing this legislation and bringing it through the Oireachtas.