Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the officials from the Department. I also thank the members of the Oireachtas committee and its Chairman, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, for their work on Committee Stage. I thank Deputies James Lawless and Brian Stanley, in particular, who have sat through all Stages of the Bill. I also thank all those involved on Second and Committee Stages. The Second Stage debate provided a valuable insight into concerns and opportunities associated with the Bill. I acknowledge the work of previous colleagues in the Department. I acknowledge the Minister, Deputy Denis Naughten; the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh; the former Minister Pat Rabbitte and others involved in dealing with the Bill which had a gestation period of 11 years.

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