Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)

As somebody who has often given out about the way this House does its business, I must say I am very impressed that this Bill could be taken last night and tonight for the right reasons. The Nowlan family will certainly appreciate that but in general it proves that this House can function extremely well when its Members want it to, and there is no reason that cannot happen more often. An example has been set. I commend Deputy Rabbitte and Deputy Costello for bringing forward the Bill and I thank the Minister for giving us an opportunity to prove that we can do business in this House speedily when we want to. It is an example of democracy at work, and I welcome it.

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