Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I again record my appreciation of the Minister for facilitating the speedy passage of this Bill. There is a pressing humanitarian reason I sponsored the Bill. I am aware that the family concerned is very grateful to the Minister also and to his officials for doing something we do not do too frequently in this House, that is, put through legislation with this speed, and it is greatly appreciated by all concerned. I am glad the Bill can be dealt with in the other House tomorrow.

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