Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

I thank Senators for their courtesy and welcome, especially the personal welcome of Senator Hanafin. The Bill was substantially amended in this House. Over the past couple of years it has been my privilege to spend a considerable time in the Seanad debating important legislation. I do not know if my current role will facilitate that in the future but I look forward to any time I might spend here.