Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Deputies who gave consideration to the Bill on Second Stage, on Committee Stage and in the House today. I found the contributions very practical and we have come away with some markers on what further progress we need to make. I thank Deputies for that. I also join them in thanking the officials and law officers for all their expertise. To borrow an Americanism, it is awesome to see the blood, sweat and tears that go into drafting a consolidation Bill of many measures, the last one being in 1993. One can only imagine the work that goes into it. It is here now and will be very useful to present and future legislators, and the public at large.

I confirm that at the time of publication of the Act, we will produce a useful guide. I thank all involved.

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