Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I thank all the Members opposite for their contributions on Second, Committee and Report Stages. This is important legislation. While I have said many times that the money laundering legislation is very modern in this jurisdiction, equally so, the Bill is required to fulfil a directive. While there was some delay, I thank the Opposition for the speed with which it allowed this legislation to pass because it is quite important. As is widely known, there are a number of other important pieces of legislation in this area that need to be addressed, and will be addressed.

Deputy Tuffy raised issues that relate to specific legislation and they will be dealt with in that respect. I thank the Members for their understanding in terms of passing the Bill as quickly as possible. I also thank the Acting Chairman and the staff of the House for processing the Bill.

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