Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I thank all the Members for their most interesting contributions. As a principle, having dealt with much legislation over the years, it is not my preferred option to rush it. I have a healthy dislike of doing so. Unfortunately, there was a time limit on this Bill which was beyond my control. We had to deal with it in the way we did.

Notwithstanding one or two reservations, we have had a very good discussion and we will obviously return to the issue of planning and other matters over the next year. We will begin to see the effects of the legislation. I thank my officials for all their work.

Question put and agreed to.