John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House today and spending most of yesterday afternoon with us. I thank his colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Gallagher, who also attended the debate. I agree that this is important and worthwhile legislation. I am glad the Minister for Finance has consulted the Attorney General and is considering the group of amendments discussed yesterday.