Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I thank the Minister and his officials for the work put into this legislation. The Bill provides the basis for an important new State agency we all welcome. I hope the legislation will be passed speedily in the Seanad and implemented quickly. We have got off to a good start with the appointment of a new chief executive in whom we all have confidence and with the inspired choice of chairman. I wish them and the staff well. I hope the new authority is up and running on a statutory basis as soon as possible.

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