Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

We support the amendments. The Bill contributes to what once would have been regarded as the philosopher's stone, the codification of law. There are the famous codes of Justinian and Napoleon, although I do not paint as bright a future for the Minister of State. When I told the former Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, that I was not an unmitigated admirer of Napoleon he looked puzzled, if not offended. The legislation will be useful for historians, practitioners and politicians, especially when they consider such measures as the consolidation of the planning or broadcasting legislation.