John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

The Westminster process is completed and following the passing of the Bill today it will go before the President. An order will have to be signed for commencement and that will be decided shortly.

I thank Deputies on both sides for their co-operation on this Bill and their recognition of the importance of its enactment in tandem with the equivalent legislation in Westminster. I wish to put on record my appreciation of the co-operation of Deputies and Senators in getting the Bill through the Houses very quickly. I thank also my officials for their support.

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