I believe that this Bill will go a long way towards addressing the concerns that have been expressed with regard to democratic accountability in relation to EU matters. If effectively implemented it will give the Oireachtas an opportunity to influence the negotiations on legislative proposals from an early stage of the EU's legislative process. It will give Ireland one of the most advanced systems of parliamentary oversight in the European Union. It will be important that the Government and all Members of these Houses work closely together in implementing the new legislation effectively . This is an important long-term task for the Government and Oireachtas alike.