Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I also welcome Deputy John Bruton to the House. His statements were very interesting and stimulating. The House is in the Deputy's debt for the work done by him and his colleagues, the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and Mr. De Rossa. I regret that this important work is not making a greater impact on Irish society as it should. What is happening in the House is an important part in the permeation of information. I am not surprised, considering the Deputy's nature, that he picked the thorniest issues and put them to the forefront. It has always been his way and it is a great way of addressing issues.